More than half of Poles most afraid of rising inflation

Rising inflation and further loss of value of money are feared by 50.8 percent of Poles; for about 40 percent, the worst-case scenario would be illness of loved ones, and for 33.9 percent – rising food prices and electricity costs, according to the report "Current Fears and Concerns of Poles."

The authors of the survey, conducted by UCE Research and the ePsycholodzy.pl platform, prepared a list of 33 fears and concerns. Respondents chose from among them the ones they fear most, which could realistically occur in the next three months. Rising inflation and further loss of the value of money accounted for 50.8 percent of the indications.

"The survey also shows that fear regarding rising inflation and further loss of the value of money is more often indicated by women than men (55.6 percent and 46.3 percent). In addition, it is declared mainly by people aged 56-80 (among them 57.8 percent), mostly said by compatriots earning PLN 3,000-4,999 per month net (54.5 percent)," the press release reads.

(PAP)