Over Half of Respondents Express Confidence in Kazakhstan's Prospects Within the Next Five Years According to Poll
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Here's the Scoop on Kazakhstan's citizen sentiment
A whirlwind of enthusiasm and trust surrounded Kazakhstan as the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) conducted a nationwide public opinion poll on May 5. The results are jaw-dropping, showing an overwhelming majority of citizens feeling positively about the country's future and leadership.
** optimistic outlook**According to the poll, an astounding 60.8% of Kazakhs rated the nation's development prospects within the next five years as quite promising, and 73.3% confirmed the country is sailing in the right direction. With this in mind, you'd think it's a party, right? Well, not quite, but the vibe is uplifting!
Leadership trustThe trust in the President amongst the populace is nothing short of impressive – it's at a staggering 76.4%. Surprisingly, the trust levels are particularly remarkable among the young'uns (84.6%) and the fairer sex (78.1%). Can't say we blame the ladies for being a bit more trusting, now can we? Folks in both cities and the countryside share roughly the same sentiment, with trust levels hovering around 76%.
Life satisfactionWhen asked about their personal satisfaction levels, an astounding 57.3% of respondents were downright smitten with life, with another 32.8% feeling pretty good. But it gets better; the youngsters aged 18-29 seem to be the happiest bunch with a whopping 82% approval rating for government initiatives.
Keeping up-to-dateSo, where do they go to stay informed on matters of state, economy, and local life? The answer, my dear friends, lies online – specifically, on social media and online news outlets. Over 30% seek information from online media, while a swift 34.7% prefers good ol' social networks for keeping their finger on the pulse.
This survey, which dug deep into the lives and thoughts of over 8,000 citizens across 17 regions and major cities, serves as a mirror reflecting a strong sense of hope and trust lovingly nurtured in the hearts and minds of Kazakhs.
- The optimism among Kazakhs is evident as 73.3% believe the country is moving in the right direction, with a further 60.8% expressing a positive outlook for the next five years.
- Staggering trust in the President is displayed by 76.4% of the population, with a particularly high percentage observed among the younger demographic (84.6%) and women (78.1%).
- To stay updated on general news, politics, and the economy, many Kazakhs rely on social media (34.7%) and online news outlets (over 30%) as their primary sources of information.
