02.11.2021
Social and political mood of the population (21-23 October 2021)
- According to the results of a survey conducted by the Rating Group on 21–23 October 2021, the trust rating among politicians is led by Volodymyr Zelenskyi, who is trusted by 39% of respondents, while 59% do not trust him. Yuliia Tymoshenko is trusted by 26% and not trusted by 72%. Petro Poroshenko is trusted by 25% and not trusted by 73%. Yurii Boiko is trusted by 24%, not trusted by 57%, and 16% say they do not know him.
- If a presidential election were held in the near future, 25.1% would vote for V. Zelenskyi (among those who intend to vote and have decided on their choice). 14.1% would support P. Poroshenko, 10.1% — Yu. Tymoshenko, 9.5% — Yu. Boiko, 7.3% — D. Razumkov, 7.1% — I. Smeshko, 6.0% — Ye. Murayev, 5.1% — V. Groysman, 4.3% — A. Hrytsenko, 3.9% — O. Liashko, 2.0% — O. Tyahnybok, and 1.5% — A. Sadovyi.
- The party ranking is led by the Servant of the People party, supported by 20.4% of those who intend to vote and have decided on their choice. European Solidarity stands at 15.8%, Opposition Platform – For Life at 12.0%, and Batkivshchyna at 10.9%. Support for other political forces is somewhat lower: Strength and Honor — 6.4%, Murayev’s Nashi — 6.3%, Ukrainian Strategy of Groysman — 5.3%, the Radical Party — 4.8%, UDAR of Vitalii Klychko — 4.2%, Sharii’s Party — 3.8%, Svoboda — 2.9%, Holos — 2.2%, and Samopomich — 1.9%.
- 41% expressed concern about the possibility of personally contracting COVID-19, while 57% do not have such fears. Regarding the health of their relatives, 77% are worried and 23% are not. Since spring, anxiety about one’s own health during the pandemic has slightly decreased. The highest levels of concern, as before, are recorded among older respondents and women. Those already vaccinated fear illness less than those who only intend to get vaccinated.
- 36% of respondents stated they had already been vaccinated (first or second dose). 18% said they were ready to be vaccinated, while 43% were not ready. It is important to note that the survey was conducted among the adult population only, whereas official vaccination statistics are calculated for the entire population. Compared with July, willingness to vaccinate has increased. The share of those unwilling to be vaccinated is relatively higher among young respondents.
- 37% of respondents believe that responsibility for vaccinating the population lies with the Minister of Health. 18% say it should lie with the President, 13% with the Chief Sanitary Doctor, 10% with the Verkhovna Rada, and 3% with the Prime Minister.
- Compared with the spring wave of research, support for a “strict lockdown” has somewhat decreased. 54% support introducing a lockdown (in April — 65%), while 44% oppose it. Opposition to lockdown is relatively higher among residents of the East, people of middle age, and those who are not afraid of contracting the virus.
- 84% are aware of the record increase in natural gas prices in Europe (49% — well aware, 35% — have heard something about it). 16% say they are unaware. Despite this, a majority (59%) state that gas tariffs in Ukraine should not increase even if prices rise in Europe. 33% say tariffs may rise slightly but the state should partially compensate the difference. Only 5% believe that tariffs should correspond to market prices for energy resources.
Methodology
- Audience: Ukrainian citizens aged 18 and older in all regions except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas. The sample is representative in terms of age, gender and type of settlement.
- Survey method: CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). Based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers.
- Sample size: 2,500 respondents.
- The margin of error for the study with a confidence level of 0.95 is no more than 2.0.
- Fieldwork dates: 21-23 October 2021
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