The attitudes toward the future of humanity mainly were pessimistic in the observed period. People were most optimistic about humanity's future in 1999, with 46 percent being positive. The future was most pessimistic in 2015 when 64 percent had negative sentiments.
Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity?
Characteristic
Optimistic
Pessimistic
2023
36%
58%
2022
37%
56%
2021
38%
53%
2019
41%
54%
2018
38%
56%
2015
29%
64%
2014
34%
58%
2013
34%
60%
2012
31%
61%
2010
38%
54%
2009
37%
52%
2008
37%
54%
2007
39%
51%
2006
35%
57%
2005
36%
55%
2004
39%
52%
2003
39%
53%
2001
41%
48%
1999
46%
46%
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Centrum pro výzkum veřejného mínění. (January 8, 2024). Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1373948/czechia-humanity-s-future-prospects/
Centrum pro výzkum veřejného mínění. "Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity?." Chart. January 8, 2024. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1373948/czechia-humanity-s-future-prospects/
Centrum pro výzkum veřejného mínění. (2024). Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1373948/czechia-humanity-s-future-prospects/
Centrum pro výzkum veřejného mínění. "Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic about The Future of Humanity?." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1373948/czechia-humanity-s-future-prospects/
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