Overall, younger generations place greater importance on the issue of inequality at a national level, even when compared to other issues within their nations. Although fewer baby boomers find inequality to be as important as younger generations do, almost half found it to be important.
National importance of inequality worldwide 2023, by generation
*Individuals from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, the United States, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland,the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey.
Total saying it is very or somewhat important.
The source divides the different generations as this:
Baby boomers: Born 1945-1965
Generation X: Born 1966-1979
Millennials: Born 1980-1995
Generation Z: Born 1996-2012
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