A recent report from the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll indicates that 10% of U.S. adults identify politics as the greatest source of risk to their personal safety, an increase from 6% in previous years. This figure is significantly higher than the global average of 1%. The U.S. ranks alongside Hungary, where 9% of adults express similar concerns, as the countries with the highest percentage of individuals citing politics as a top safety risk.
The report highlights that concerns about political risks span across various demographics in the U.S., with no significant differences based on gender, age, education level, or political affiliation. Responses indicate a shared sense of polarization, with individuals across the political spectrum expressing concerns about political extremism and the overall political climate.
In addition, the report reveals that 33% of U.S. adults consider politics and government the most important problem facing the country, which is notably higher than the global median of 8%. Furthermore, 58% of U.S. adults feel that the government does not care about them, marking a record high in this sentiment.
Despite the high concern for political risks, road-related accidents remain the top daily safety concern for 34% of U.S. adults, more than double the global average of 14%. The report also notes that health conditions are cited as a daily risk by only 5% of Americans, contrasting with the global average of 11%.
The findings underscore a growing perception of political risks in the U.S., with implications for how these concerns influence daily life and public sentiment.