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Optimism about the future of the economy and views about political reform
Countries where there are more …
Note: The question about children being better off financially was asked in spring 2024.
Source: Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey.
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Optimism about the future of the economy and views about political reform
Countries where there are more …
CountryGroupingPercentage who say that when children in their country grow up, they will be better off financially than their parents
HungaryOptimistic reformers30
IndiaOptimistic reformers75
IndonesiaOptimistic reformers71
KenyaOptimistic reformers34
South AfricaOptimistic reformers27
ArgentinaOptimistic reformers50
U.S.Pessimistic reformers26
FrancePessimistic reformers14
GreecePessimistic reformers25
ItalyPessimistic reformers19
PolandPessimistic reformers41
SpainPessimistic reformers20
JapanPessimistic reformers16
South KoreaPessimistic reformers27
TurkeyPessimistic reformers19
CanadaStatus quo supporters16
GermanyStatus quo supporters35
NetherlandsStatus quo supporters27
SwedenStatus quo supporters32
AustraliaStatus quo supporters20
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Note: The question about children being better off financially was asked in spring 2024.
Source: Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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