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Public opinion on climate change worldwide - statistics & facts

Climate change is perceived across the globe as one of the biggest risks to society. In fact, climate change impacts such as extreme weather events and climate tipping points were ranked by respondents worldwide as the most severe risks to society, according to a 2024 survey. And while a global average of 86 percent of people see climate change as a threat, opinions on other subjects like what to do against climate change and the media coverage of the matter are more polarized.
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Published by Manya Rathore, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Share of people who found climate change a serious threat
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  • Share of people who agreed that developed countries should pay more to solve climate change
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Current statistics on this topic

Climate and Weather

Global land and ocean temperature anomalies 1880-2025

Climate Change

Global perception of the severity of local climate change effects 2023, by country

Climate Change

Public opinion on climate change worldwide 2023, by country

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Overview

5

Overview

Risks and concerns

5

Risks and concerns

Media coverage

4

Media coverage

Action on climate change

5

Action on climate change

Support for climate policies

6

Support for climate policies

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Public opinion on climate change in the U.S.
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Climate change in the UK
Climate change in the UK
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