Security has emerged as the main concern for Armenians, with nearly four in ten people citing it as the country’s most pressing problem, according to a new public opinion poll.
The survey, conducted by MPG in partnership with the Gallup International Association, found that 37.1% of respondents were worried about personal and national security, Armenian media reported.
Economic concerns followed closely behind. Low wages and pensions were identified as a major issue by 23.4% of those surveyed, while 13.8% pointed to the overall economic situation. Unemployment was cited by 13.3%, and 12% said inflation was a key concern.
Social services also featured prominently among public worries. Poor quality of education was highlighted by 11.3% of respondents, while 8.6% expressed concern about the state of the healthcare system. Social conditions and poverty were mentioned by 5.3%.
Territorial and political issues were less frequently cited. Nearly 10% of respondents raised concerns over border delimitation, while 4.7% pointed to tensions between the authorities and the Armenian Apostolic Church. About 3% said the detention of Armenian military figures in Baku was a key issue.
Other concerns included air pollution (5.1%), lack of social cohesion (2.7%), public transport (2.7%), high utility costs (2.7%), foreign policy (2.7%), the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh (2.5%), corruption (2%), and high taxes (2%).
Thirteen per cent of respondents cited other issues, while 6.2% said they found it difficult to answer.
The telephone survey was carried out between 24 and 27 December among 1,000 respondents across Armenia.
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