Conducted in November 2023, the survey highlights widespread public frustration, particularly over economic instability. Among the key findings, 81.9% of respondents identified inflation as a critical issue, while 47.9% pointed to unemployment.
The survey, titled the “Fourth National Survey on Values and Attitudes of Iranians,” also sheds light on various social problems, including corruption, poverty, and declining public safety. According to state-affiliated sociologist Simin Kazemi, only 8.2% of participants view the current situation as acceptable, with 30% expressing no hope for reforms.
Watch and judge how this former #Iranian official (who happens to be the son of former regime's president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani) warns the state's leadership against #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/dAS7ewKL8M
— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) December 28, 2023
Kazemi emphasized that the 60% abstention rate in the 2023 presidential election reflects increasing disillusionment and warned of potential social and political instability if the regime fails to address these concerns. Polling over 15,000 participants from 15 provinces, the survey recorded the lowest optimism levels in West Azerbaijan and Kurdistan.
Key findings revealed that 55.2% of respondents feel unsafe in their neighborhoods, while 69.5% fear losing their jobs. The report underscores the growing anxiety about daily life in Iran, suggesting that the government is failing to address core economic and social challenges.
