Access to a doctor is more important than inflation. Ranking of Poles' concerns

Most respondents, 47.5%, are afraid of problems with access to health care in 2026; deterioration of one's own or loved ones' health is a cause for concern for 45.3 percent. – according to a survey for Wirtualna Polska.

“What are you most afraid of in 2026?” – this was the question asked by respondents to a survey conducted by United Surveys by IBRiS for Wirtualna Polska. Respondents had up to three answers to choose from.

The largest percentage of respondents – 47.5 percent – pointed to access to health care. Deterioration of one's own or loved ones' health is a cause for concern for 45.3 percent. subjects.

Behind medical issues there was a topic related to the geopolitical situation. 44.2% are afraid of a threat to the country's security. respondents. A similar percentage of respondents pointed to political instability and internal disputes in Poland (43.3%).

Next, respondents indicated an increase in the cost of living (inflation, bills, food prices) – 41.5%. Much less, 21.8 percent. respondents are afraid of losing their job or source of income.

At the bottom of the list are climate change and severe weather events, which are a source of concern for 7.9 percent. Poles.

The answer “other” was chosen by 0.6 percent. people, and “I don't know/it's hard to say” – 2.4 percent.

The survey was carried out by United Surveys by IBRiS for Wirtualna Polska on December 19-21, 2025 using the CATI (telephone interviews) and CAWI (online surveys) methods on a representative sample of 1,000 Poles. (PAP)

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