A Statista Consumer Insights survey found that climate change is not considered the number one problem in any of the 32 countries surveyed. Japan came closest, with 27% rating it a severe issue, followed by China (21%) and India (34%).
The findings suggest a disconnect between the perceived urgency of climate change by scientists and policymakers and its actual ranking as a public concern, potentially impacting political will and resource allocation for climate action.
Despite ongoing discussions and record global temperatures, climate change has not emerged as the primary concern for citizens in most countries. Data from Statista Consumer Insights, as reported by Valentine Fouurreau, reveals that in a survey of 32 nations, respondents did not collectively identify climate change as the most significant problem facing their country. Japan came closest to prioritizing climate change, with 27% of respondents naming it a severe issue, ranking it fifth among concerns. China followed at seventh rank with 21% of respondents viewing climate change as severe. India, also ranking seventh, showed a higher concern with 34% of respondents identifying climate change as a significant problem. For developed nations including France, Germany, South Korea, and the United States, the level of worry regarding climate change remained between 23% and 28%.
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