A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation.
Of those polled, 45 percent said the country’s economy is “fair,” while 31 percent think it is “poor.”
A significant percentage of Americans, including majorities from both the Republican and Democratic parties, consider various economic factors as serious national issues.
Inflation is a “very big problem” for 63 percent of those polled. According to Pew, this figure is similar to what it was last May and has decreased from a peak of 70 percent in 2022.
But the percentage of adults who consider the affordability of health care to be a major national issue has increased by 10 percentage points compared to last year, with 67 percent saying it is a significant problem, up from 57 percent in 2024.
The number of Americans who view the federal deficit as a serious problem has also increased. Just over half — 53 percent — acknowledged it in the past survey and 57 percent do it now, largely due to heightened concerns among Democrats.
Seen as a significant issue by 56 percent of Americans is cooperation between Republicans and Democrats.
Drug addiction is a major concern for 51 percent, and 50 percent think the “state of moral values” is a significant issue facing the country.
However, unemployment does not appear to be a major concern. Only around 25 percent of people have identified it as a major issue facing the nation.
The survey of 5,699 respondents, taken Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.6 percentage points.
