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NDI Poll: EU and NATO Support Remains Strong but Threatened by Russia and Perception of Harm to Culture and Values; Armenian and Azeri Communities Respond Differently to NATO Membership
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC-Georgia show strong support for membership in the European Union (EU) and NATO. A total of 77 percent approve joining the EU, with 56 percent strongly approving. If the country held a referendum on membership tomorrow, 68 percent would vote for and only 14 percent against. Those who support EU membership identify economic growth, security, and jobs as the primary reasons for their approval.
NDI Poll: Citizens Feel Country Direction at its Worse in a Decade as Perception of Government Performance and Leaders Declines; Georgians Unenthusiastic about Political Choices
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC-Georgia, show the perception of the country’s direction is at its lowest since 2010, with 46 percent saying the country is moving in the wrong direction, and only 25 percent believing it is heading in the right direction. Further, a majority, 56 percent, believes the government is performing badly, an increase from 48 percent in December 2018. Only 36 percent assess the government as performing well.
NDI Poll: EU and NATO Support at a Five-Year High in Georgia; Urgent Action on the Environment and Improvements in Public Education Needed
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show the plurality of Georgians (38 percent) believe the country is going in the wrong direction. Key issues, including the court system, corruption, crime, jobs, poverty, territorial integrity, and prices, are also evaluated as moving in the wrong direction.
NDI Poll: Georgians Losing Faith in their Country’s Democracy, but Report Enthusiastic Participation in Last Election
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show 92 percent of Georgians assert that living in a democracy is important, and a majority believes a western-style democracy is best for the country. However, only 43 percent believe Georgia is currently a democracy, and 46 percent do not. This lack of belief in Georgian democracy is at its highest since 2013.
Results of December 2018 Public Opinion Polls in Georgia
NDI surveys public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically-sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. A wide range of leaders from across the political spectrum have reported that the polls are important to their work and encourage continued polling.
