The index is based on telephone and face-to-face interviews, over two out of three people worldwide said in 2018 that they feel safe walking alone at night where they live (69%) and have confidence in their local police (68%).
Amid political turmoil and economic uncertainty, what makes Egyptians feel optimistic?
S&P value total Islamic banking assets in Egypt at around $11.6bn
People in Syria and Iraq are the least likely in the world to report experiencing positive emotions. Syrians’ positivity declined the most between 2011 and 2012. Latin Americans remain the most positive in the world.
MENA had the highest unemployment rate of all regions in 2012, at 19%
Gallup Poll numbers showed dramatic drop in confidence in both government and elections
