In a public opinion poll conducted by the Cabinet Office, when asked what is currently heading in the wrong direction in Japan, nearly 70% of respondents answered "prices," the highest rate since last year. .
The Cabinet Office conducts public opinion polls every year to ascertain people's basic attitudes toward society and the country.
This year, from November to December last year, we conducted a mail survey of 3,000 people aged 18 and over nationwide, and received responses from 1,714 people, or 57%.
According to the survey, when asked whether they were satisfied with the current society, a
total of 50% of people answered ``satisfied'' or ``somewhat satisfied,'' which is
2 points lower than the previous survey. became.
On the other hand
, a total of 48% of people answered ``Not very satisfied'' or ``Not satisfied,'' an
increase of 2 points from last time.
This is the third consecutive year of increase.
When asked multiple-answer questions about the areas in which Japan is currently moving in a positive direction,
``medical care and welfare'' was the highest at 26%
, followed by
``disaster prevention'' at 24%
, and ``public safety'' at 19 %.
% etc.
Also,
26% of people answered "Nothing in particular."
On the other hand, among areas that are heading in a negative direction,
``Prices'' was the highest at 69%
, followed by
``National finances'' and ``Economy'' at 58%.
This is the second year in a row that ``prices'' have been the highest, and a Cabinet Office official said, ``This is not due to the fact that prices continue to rise and the number of people who feel they have no economic leeway has not decreased.'' "Is that so?" he says.