Public Opinion Survey Residents of Georgia June 2021 Detailed Methodology
• The fieldwork was carried out by the Institute of Polling & Marketing. The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene of the public and market research company Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the Center for Insights in Survey Research.
• Data was collected throughout Georgia between June 15 and June 30, 2021, through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,500 permanent residents of Georgia aged 18 and older and eligible to vote. It is representative of the general population by age, gender, region and settlement size.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used with a “random route” protocol to select households and the “last birthday” method to select respondents • Stage one: All districts of Georgia are grouped into 10 regions. All regions of Georgia were surveyed (Tbilisi city – as separate region) except for Abkhazeti and Samachablo (South Ossetia), which were excluded due to the political situation. • Stage two: selection of the settlements – cities and villages. • Settlements were selected at random. The number of selected settlements in each region was proportional to the share of population living in a particular type of settlement in each region. • Stage three: primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent.
• Response rate was 74 percent.
• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
• The survey was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
2 Frequently Cited Disaggregates*
Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base Male n=699 Gender Female n=801 Age 18-29 n=301 Age Groups Age 30-49 n=543 Age 50 and older n=656 Tbilisi city n=451 Kakheti n=131 Shida Kartli n=107 Kvemo Kartli n=166 Regions Samtskhe-Javakheti n=64 Ajara n=134 Guria* n=47 Samegrelo n=138 Imereti n=221 Mtskheta-Mtianeti* n=39
*Cited bases are weighted. Margin of error will vary with sample size n. Results for bases with fewer than 50 should be interpreted with caution. Disaggregates for Guria and Mtskheta-Mtianeti should be interpreted with caution due to very small sample sizes. 3 Frequently Cited Disaggregates
Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base Rural n=633 Settlement type Urban n=867 Georgia Dream – Democratic Georgia n=385 United National Movement – n=215 United Opposition Strength in Unity Party preference For Georgia n=137 Other parties n=277 None n=81 Undecided n=299 Refused n=106 n=1,333 Voting intentions in Likely voters the 2021 municipal n=135 Unlikely voters elections Don’t know/No answer n=31
*Cited bases are weighted. Margin of error will vary with sample size n. Results for sample size n less than 50 should be interpreted with caution.
4 National Outlook In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer 80% 70% 67% 68% 70% 65% 66% 63% 62% 60% 59% 56% 57% 60% 55% 54% 56% 55% 48% 50% 53% 38% 40% 33% 31% 31% 29% 30% 27% 30% 26% 25% 24% 25% 23% 22% 21% 22% 20% 16% 22% 22% 19% 19% 20% 10% 16% 15% 13% 13% 12% 13% 14% 11% 11% 11% 12% 10% 9% 0%
6 How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Georgian population?*
Optimism Neutral Pessimism
100% 92% 92% 87% 88% 90% 83% 82% 78% 80% 72% 70% 64% 65% 62% 60% 60% 60% 54% 51% 50%
40% 34% 30% 29% 29% 25% 30% 23% 24% 24% 17% 20% 15% 13% 12% 23% 9% 9% 11% 7% 8% 6% 6% 5% 10% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 9% 0% May-11Nov-11 Mar-12 Nov-12 Feb-13May-13Feb-14 Feb-15 Mar-16 Mar-17 Apr-18 Jun-19 Oct-19 Feb-21 Jun-21
* Under “Optimism,” responses “Belief that the future will definitely be better” and “Hope that the future will be somewhat better” are combined. Responses “Not much hope for a better future” and “Apathy, belief in fate” are grouped under “Neutral.” Responses “Insecurity, worry, fear for the future” and “Total disappointment, disbelief in any improvement” are combined under “Pessimism.” Don’t know/No answer is not displayed. 7 How would you describe the current economic situation of your household?
Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad Don’t know/No answer
Jun-21 1% 41% 40% 16% 2%
Feb-21 1% 26% 42% 29% 2%
Jun-20 2% 32% 43% 22% 1%
Oct-19 2% 37% 43% 17% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
8 Over the last 12 months,* how has the economic situation of your household changed? Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 1% 7% 45% 30% 16% 1% Feb-21 <1% 5% 31% 43% 20% <1% Oct-19 1% 12% 42% 29% 16% <1% Jun-19 1% 10% 40% 27% 22% <1% Apr-18 <1% 7% 41% 22% 29% 1% Mar-17 1% 5% 37% 28% 28% 1% Mar-16 <1%4% 41% 26% 29% <1% Feb-15 <1%4% 45% 28% 22% 1% Feb-14 <1% 8% 64% 20% 7% 1% May-13 1% 11% 70% 13% 4% 1% Feb-13 <1% 10% 76% 11% 2% 1% Nov-12 <1% 6% 83% 8%1% 1% Jul-12 1% 9% 61% 21% 8%<1% Mar-12 1% 9% 54% 23% 12% 1% Nov-11 1% 11% 53% 23% 11% 1% May-11 1% 9% 44% 29% 16% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
* In surveys before 2008 the question was about the period of 3 months, in surveys from 2008 to 2017 – about the period of 2 months. 9 What is the most important problem facing our country today?* (Respondents permitted to provide two spontaneous answers)
45% Economy—unemployment 64% 20% Economy—cost of living, high prices 45% 8% Poverty 22% 5% COVID-19 pandemic 10% 5% Economy—other/general 9% 3% Education 8% 2% Occupied territories 3% 2% Healthcare 6% Economy—small business opportunities/access to loans 1% 3% First mention Corruption 1% 3% Both mentions 1% Insecurity 3% 1% Pensions 3% 1% Crime/Public safety 4% 1% External conflicts/War 2% 1% Internal conflicts including ethnic and religious conflicts 2% 1% Social services/benefits 2% 1% Incompetent government 1% 3% Other 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% *Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 10 What is the most important problem facing your town/village today?* (Respondents permitted to provide two spontaneous answers)
36% Economy—unemployment 49% 18% Economy—cost of living, high prices 38% 7% Poverty 24% 7% Water 11% 5% Infrastructure 10% 3% Economy—other/general 6% 2% Agriculture 5% 2% COVID-19 pandemic 5% 2% Environment 4% 2% Healthcare 6% 2% Insecurity 4% First mention Education 2% 4% Both mentions 1% Economy—small business opportunities/access to loans 2% 1% Corruption 2% 1% Public transport 1% 1% Crime/Public safety 3% 1% Social services/benefits 3% 1% Housing 2% 1% Pensions 2% 5% Other 13% 1% No (other) problem 4% 1% Don’t know/No answer 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% *Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 11 What is the most important problem facing your household today?* (Respondents permitted to provide two spontaneous answers)
28% Economy—unemployment 39% 25% Economy—cost of living, high prices 45% 8% Poverty 21% 7% Healthcare 15% 3% Pensions 7% 3% Housing 6% 2% Water 4% 2% Economy—other/general 5% 2% Low salaries 3% Agriculture 2% 3% First mention COVID-19 pandemic 1% 4% Both mentions 1% Economy—small business opportunities/access to loans 2% 1% Social services/benefits 3% 1% Education 3% 1% Bank debt 1% 1% Migration 1% 1% Malnutrition 2% 3% Other 8% 7% No (other) problem 14% 3% Don't know/No answer 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
*Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 12 What do you think are the three biggest challenges for Georgia’s democratic development and future?* (Respondents permitted to provide three spontaneous answers)
Economic development 47% 22% 11%
Unemployment 18% 30% 17%
Bringing back lost territories 17% 18% 17%
Problems in education 4% 10% 8%
Human rights 4% 6% 10%
Problems in the judiciary 2%3% 6% First mention Second mention Corruption 1%3% 6% Third mention Freedom of the media 1% 1% 1%
Other 3%1% 2%
No (other) challenge <1%<1% 1%
Don't know/No answer 3% 7% 21%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% *Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 13 COVID-19 Pandemic To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s response to COVID-19?
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 13% 47% 21% 16% 3%
Feb-21 15% 44% 19% 20% 2%
Jun-20 41% 38% 13% 7% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
15 As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available and the vaccination process continues, what will be your decision?*
I will get vaccinated as soon as it will be available to me I will get vaccinated after some time will pass I will get vaccinated only if required by the law or my employer I will not get vaccinated I am already vaccinated Other Don’t know/No answer
Jun-21 18% 19% 7% 45% 5% 7%
Feb-21 20% 24% 6% 39% <1% 12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
*In the February 2021 poll, the question was phrased “After the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available and the vaccination process starts, what will be your decision?” to reflect the fact that vaccines had not yet become available in Georgia. The response option “I am already vaccinated” was added to the June 2021 questionnaire. 16 As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available and the vaccination process continues, what will be your decision? (Disaggregated by party preference)
I will get vaccinated as soon as it will be available to me I will get vaccinated after some time will pass I will get vaccinated only if required by the law or my employer I will not get vaccinated I am already vaccinated Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 21% 19% 9% 40% 5% 7%
United National Movement - United Opposition Strength 12% 16% 4% 54% 4% 10% in Unity
For Georgia 26% 21% 4% 45% <1% 4%
Other 17% 18% 9% 46% 5%4%
None 10% 18% 6% 61% 2%3% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 17% 21% 8% 42% 5% 7%
Refused 18% 15% 10% 43% 7% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
17 As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available and the vaccination process continues, what will be your decision? (Disaggregated by intent to vote in the 2021 municipal elections and by settlement type) I will get vaccinated as soon as it will be available to me I will get vaccinated after some time will pass I will get vaccinated only if required by the law or my employer I will not get vaccinated I am already vaccinated Don’t know/No answer
Likely voters 19% 19% 7% 44% 4% 7%
Unlikely voters 10% 19% 8% 57% 4% 3%
VOTING VOTING INTENTIONS Don't know/No answer 8% 6% 7% 50% 17% 13%
Urban 19% 20% 9% 41% 6% 6%
Rural 16% 17% 5% 52% 2% 7% SETTLEMENT TYPE SETTLEMENT
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18 In your opinion, which COVID-19 vaccine is the most trustworthy?
Pfizer from U.S. and Germany 25%
SinoPharm from China 8%
AstraZeneca from UK/Sweden 7%
SinoVac from China 4%
Moderna from U.S. 1%
Other 1%
None 28%
Don’t know/No answer 27%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
19 2021 Municipal Elections How likely or unlikely are you to vote in the October 2021 municipal elections?
2% 6% 3%
14% Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don’t know/No answer
75%
21 Why are you unlikely to vote in the October 2021 municipal elections? (Spontaneous response, respondents not likely to vote in the October 2021 municipal elections, n=135)
I do not have confidence in the 25% How likely or unlikely are you to vote electoral process in the October 2021 municipal elections? The election is not important for me 18% None of the parties or candidates 15% 9% inspire me My vote will not matter anyway 12% None of the parties or candidates 10% 2% represent my view I will not have the time to do it 6%
I boycott the election 4% 89% I don’t trust that my vote is 2% anonymous I will be abroad 2% Likely Unlikely I am afraid to vote 1% Don't know/No answer I am confused by the process <1%
Don't know 6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
22 If the October 2021 municipal elections were held this coming Sunday, for which party, if any, would you vote?* (First choice) If your first-choice party would not be on the ballot, who would you vote for instead? (Second choice)
Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 26% 4% United National Movement – United Opposition Strength in Unity 14% 3% For Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia 9% 8% Labor Party – Shalva Natelashvili 3% 3% Girchi More Freedom – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 2%1% Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Giorgi Vashadze 2% 1% Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze / Badri Japaridze 2% 3% Patriot’s Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi & Irma Inashvili 2% 1% Citizens – Aleko Elisashvili 2% 2% First choice ERI – Levan Vasadze 1%1% Second choice Giga Bokeria European Georgia - Movement for Liberty 1% 2% For the People – Anna Dolidze 1% 1% Droa – Elene Khoshtaria 1% 1% Girchi 1% 1% Other 1% 1% Spoiled ballot (first choice) / None (second choice) 5% 7% Don’t know 20% 47% Refused 7% 14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% *Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 23 If the October 2021 municipal elections were held this coming Sunday, for which party, if any, would you vote?* (Likely voters, n=1,333)
Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 28% 5% United National Movement – United Opposition Strength in Unity 15% 3% For Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia 9% 9% Labor Party – Shalva Natelashvili 3% 3% Girchi More Freedom – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 3% 1% Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Giorgi Vashadze 2% 2% Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze / Badri Japaridze 2% 3% Patriot’s Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi & Irma Inashvili 2% 2%
Citizens– Aleko Elisashvili 2% 2% First choice ERI – Levan Vasadze 2% 1% Second choice Giga Bokeria European Georgia - Movement for Liberty 1% 2%
For the People – Anna Dolidze 1% 1% Droa – Elene Khoshtaria 1% 1% Girchi 1% 1% Other 1% 1% Spoil the Ballot (first choice) / None (second choice) 4% 7% Don’t know 18% 46% Refused 6% 11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% *Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 24 How sure are you of your choice? (Respondents who named a particular party as their first choice, n=1,013, disaggregated by party preference) I am absolutely sure of my choice and will not change my mind before election day I am fairly sure of my choice but I could change my mind by election day I am not sure of my choice yet and may well change my mind before election day Don’t know/No answer
All respondents (n=1,013) 50% 29% 8% 14%
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia (n=385) 59% 25% 4% 12%
United National Movement - United Opposition Strength 60% 21% 6% 13%
in Unity (n=215) PARTYPREFERENCE For Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia (n=137) 36% 39% 12% 13%
Other parties (n=277) 36% 34% 14% 17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 25 Which parties, if any, would you not vote for under any circumstances? (Respondents allowed to provide up to three responses)
United National Movement – United Opposition Strength in Unity 30% Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia 24% Girchi 10% Patriotic Alliance – Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi & Irma Inashvili 10% Girchi More Freedom – Zurab Girchi Japaridze 8% Labor Party – Shalva Natelashvili 7% United Georgia – Nino Burjanadze 5% Citizens – Aleko Elisashvili 4% Strategy Aghmashenebeli - Giorgi Vashadze 4% For Georgia - Giorgi Gakharia 3% Giga Bokeria European Georgia - Movement for Liberty 3% Lelo – Mamuka Khazaradze / Badri Japaridze 3% ERI – Levan Vasadze 3% For the People – Anna Dolidze 2% Droa – Elene Khoshtaria 2% Free Democrats – Tamar Kekenadze 2% Republican Party – Khatuna Samnidze 1% European Socialists 1% Other <1% None 3% Don’t know 20% Refused 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
26 Do you feel that the upcoming elections will be free and fair or not?
9% 14%
13% Definitely free and fair Probably free and fair Probably not free and fair Definitely not free and fair Don’t know/No answer
25% 38%
27 Do you feel that the upcoming elections will be free and fair or not? (Disaggregated by party preference and by intent to vote in the 2021 municipal elections)
Definitely free and fair Probably free and fair Probably not free and fair Definitely not free and fair Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 36% 52% 6%1% 5% United National Movement - United Opposition Strength 3% 18% 41% 29% 10% in Unity For Georgia 16% 43% 24% 9% 9%
Other 10% 38% 34% 9% 8%
None 2% 21% 30% 35% 11%
PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY Undecided 5% 40% 30% 15% 10%
Refused 6% 33% 28% 21% 12%
Likely voters 16% 41% 24% 11% 8%
Unlikely voters 2% 22% 32% 32% 12% VOTING
INTENTIONS Don't know/No answer 10% 11% 48% 22% 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
28 Do you feel that the upcoming elections will be free and fair or not? (Disaggregated by region)
Definitely free and fair Probably free and fair Probably not free and fair Definitely not free and fair Don’t know/No answer
Tbilisi 12% 35% 29% 17% 7%
Kakheti 13% 30% 40% 9% 7%
Shida Kartli 14% 24% 25% 23% 14%
Kvemo Kartli 3% 61% 22% 2% 13%
Samtskhe-Javakheti 11% 50% 25% 11% 4%
REGION Ajara 28% 45% 10% 14% 3%
Guria 17% 66% 17% <1% <1%
Samegrelo 20% 23% 18% 25% 13%
Imereti 19% 38% 25% 10% 7%
Mtskheta-Mtianeti 5% 32% 42% 2% 20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
*Disaggregates for Guria and Mtskheta-Mtianeti should be interpreted with caution due to very small sample sizes. 29 Do you support or oppose the opposition demand for snap parliamentary elections in Georgia?
10%
29%
Definitely support Somewhat support 27% Somewhat oppose Definitely oppose Don’t know/No answer
22% 12%
30 Do you support or oppose the opposition demand for snap parliamentary elections in Georgia? (Disaggregated by party preference and by age)
Definitely support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Definitely oppose Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 7% 17% 18% 49% 8%
United National Movement - United Opposition Strength 67% 15% 7% 5% 6% in Unity
For Georgia 26% 26% 7% 34% 7%
Other 39% 31% 10% 14% 6%
None 15% 24% 12% 32% 17% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY Undecided 27% 23% 11% 24% 16%
Refused 23% 24% 17% 21% 16%
18-29 years old 30% 21% 10% 28% 11%
30-49 years old 23% 25% 13% 28% 11% AGE
50 years and older 33% 20% 12% 26% 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
31 Electoral system Have you heard about the April 19 agreement to end the opposition boycott of the Parliament?
6%
Yes 32% No
Don’t know/No answer 62%
33 If yes, do you agree with the decision of opposition and ruling party representatives to sign the agreement? (Respondents who have heard about the April 19 agreement to end the opposition boycott of the Parliament, n=930)
6% 6%
12% Definitely yes 41% Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don’t know/No answer
36%
34 If yes, do you agree with the decision of opposition and ruling party representatives to sign the agreement? (Respondents who have heard about the April 19 agreement to end the opposition boycott of the Parliament, disaggregated by party preference)
Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia (n=240) 52% 31% 10% 2% 5%
United National Movement - United Opposition 38% 37% 13% 7% 5% Strength in Unity (n=151)
For Georgia (n=72) 49% 38% 7% 4%2%
Other (n=182) 38% 42% 10% 6% 3%
None (n=40) 26% 40% 20% 12% 2% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided (n=180) 38% 34% 13% 4% 12%
Refused (n=65) 24% 41% 16% 15% 4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
35 How much have you heard of the Georgian Parliament’s efforts to reform electoral law?
5% 12%
Heard of a lot
Heard a little
29% Have not heard anything at all Don’t know/No answer 54%
36 If you heard about it, do you support or oppose adopting the revised electoral system in Georgia? (Respondents who have heard about the Georgian Parliament’s efforts to reform electoral law, n=613)
12% 2%
35% Definitely support 11% Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Definitely oppose Don’t know/No answer
41%
37 As you may know, the Central Election Commission (CEC) is the body responsible for conducting national elections in Georgia. How much confidence do you have in the ability of the CEC to organize credible elections? Do you have…
6% 11%
25% Great deal of confidence Fair amount of confidence Very little confidence 30% No confidence at all Don’t know/No answer
28%
38 As you may know, the Central Election Commission (CEC) is the body responsible for conducting national elections in Georgia. How much confidence do you have in the ability of the CEC to organize credible elections? Do you have… (Disaggregated by party preference)
Great deal of confidence Fair amount of confidence Very little confidence No confidence at all Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 32% 50% 12% 2% 4%
United National Movement - United Opposition 1%7% 32% 58% 3% Strength in Unity
For Georgia 8% 34% 37% 15% 7%
Other 5% 28% 34% 28% 4%
None 2% 15% 29% 48% 5% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 3% 28% 35% 25% 9%
Refused 7% 18% 36% 30% 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
39 As you may know, the Central Election Commission (CEC) is the body responsible for conducting national elections in Georgia. How much confidence do you have in the ability of the CEC to organize credible elections? Do you have… (Disaggregated by intent to vote in the 2021 municipal elections and by age)
Great deal of confidence Fair amount of confidence Very little confidence No confidence at all Don’t know/No answer
Likely voters 12% 32% 27% 23% 5%
Unlikely voters 2% 12% 36% 42% 8%
Don't know/No answer 10% 14% 31% 42% 3% VOTING VOTING INTENTIONS
18-29 years old 11% 26% 37% 22% 5%
30-49 years old 11% 34% 28% 23% 4% AGE
50 years and older 11% 28% 25% 29% 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
40 Political Parties Would you like to see new political parties in future elections or are you satisfied with the current choices?
8%
I would like to see new political parties 31% I am satisfied with the current choices Don’t know/No answer 61%
42 Through which means do you get acquainted with the political party election messages most often?
<1% 9% 2% TV shows
Parties’ webpages
16% Parties’ social media, such as Facebook Face-to-face meetings, such as door-to-door 1% None
Don't know/No answer 72%
43 Which component of a party’s pre-election program will most likely determine your vote in the upcoming local elections? (Respondents permitted to provide up to two answers)
Party's economic policy 67%
Party's healthcare and social security policy 48%
Party’s foreign policy 14%
Party’s education policy 13%
Party’s vision on judicial system reform 9%
Party’s environmental policy 3%
All 1%
Other 1%
None 3%
Don't know/No answer 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 44 Which of the following will be the most important factor in determining your vote?*
<1% 5%
16% 28%
Party Candidate’s platform or program Promises Other Don’t know/No answer
51%
*Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 45 Which of the following will be the most important factor in determining your vote? (Disaggregated by party preference)
Party Candidate’s platform or program Promises Other Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 38% 45% 15% 2%
United National Movement - United Opposition 32% 50% 14% 2% 3% Strength in Unity
For Georgia 27% 55% 15%1% 2%
Other 20% 64% 14% <1% 2%
None 15% 54% 23% 9% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 22% 48% 18% <1% 11%
Refused 27% 41% 14% 1% 18%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
46 Do you believe that at least one political party in Georgia represents your interests?
5%
12% 21%
Completely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no 19% Completely no Don’t know/No answer
44%
47 Do you believe that at least one political party in Georgia represents your interests? (Disaggregated by party preference and by intent to vote in the 2021 municipal elections)
Completely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Completely no Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 35% 53% 7%4%1%
United National Movement - United Opposition Strength 30% 45% 17% 5%2% in Unity
For Georgia 20% 44% 28% 4%4%
Other 18% 49% 18% 10% 5%
None 4% 20% 24% 45% 6% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY Undecided 8% 35% 28% 20% 9%
Refused 9% 39% 22% 25% 6%
Likely voters 23% 46% 18% 9% 4%
Unlikely voters 2% 29% 23% 37% 9% VOTING
INTENTIONS Don't know/No answer 2% 34% 29% 31% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
48 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is healthy for Georgia’s democracy to have multiple parties in power”?
7%
8%
9% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree 51% Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
26%
49 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is healthy for Georgia’s Democracy to have multiple parties in power”? (Disaggregated by party preference)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 51% 26% 8% 10% 5%
United National Movement - United Opposition 57% 23% 9% 3% 7% Strength in Unity
For Georgia 54% 25% 9% 8% 4%
Other 50% 27% 11% 8% 5%
None 40% 21% 10% 20% 9% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 49% 28% 8% 6% 10%
Refused 43% 25% 17% 6% 9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
50 How likely or unlikely are ordinary people able to influence decisions made in our country?
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 20% 34% 22% 21% 3%
Feb-21 24% 34% 17% 20% 5%
Jun-20 16% 40% 22% 19% 4%
Oct-19 21% 38% 18% 20% 3%
Jun-19 20% 26% 16% 31% 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
51 Public Figures & Institutions I will read you a list of names. For each, please tell me if you have a highly favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or highly unfavorable opinion of this individual. If you have not heard of this person, please tell me.* Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard the name Don't know/No answer
Patriarch Ilia II 88% 7% 1%5% Kakha Kaladze 58% 37% 1% 4% Giorgi Gakharia 56% 39% 1% 5% Irakli Garibashvili 40% 54% 2% 5% Nika Melia 39% 54% 1% 6% David Usupashvili 36% 49% 4% 11% Anna Dolidze 34% 46% 7% 13% Salome Zurabishvili 31% 65% <1% 3% Elene Khoshtaria 30% 56% 5% 9% Giorgi Vashadze – Strategy Aghmashenebeli 30% 60% 3% 7% Irakli Kobakhidze 30% 62% 2% 6% Shalva Natelashvili 29% 64% 2%5% Aleko Elisashvili 27% 61% 4% 8% Kakha Kuchava 25% 40% 15% 20% Mamuka Khazaradze 24% 61% 4% 11% Zurab Girchi Japaridze 20% 69% 3% 7% Irma Inashvili 20% 70% 3% 6% Badri Japaridze 19% 61% 7% 13% Giga Bokeria 18% 73% 1% 8% Nino Burjanadze 17% 75% 1%7% Levan Vasadze 16% 59% 10% 15% Iago Khvichia 7% 58% 18% 17% Paata Davitaia 6% 47% 25% 23% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Responses “Very favorable” and “Somewhat favorable” combined under “Favorable.” Responses “Very unfavorable” and “Somewhat unfavorable” combined under “Unfavorable.” 53 To what extent are your interests represented by political system, meaning the government, parliament and political parties, in Georgia?
Completely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Completely no Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 12% 42% 24% 19% 4%
Feb-21 14% 42% 20% 18% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
54 Now I am going to read out the names of some Georgian institutions and organizations. Please tell me your opinion about the work of each of these institutions:*
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer
Georgian army 85% 11% 4% The Patriarchate of Georgia 80% 14% 7% House of Justice 76% 18% 6% Police 65% 32% 3% Georgian Media 58% 37% 5% Local authorities 55% 40% 5% Public education system 41% 52% 7% Government of Georgia (Cabinet of ministers) 40% 54% 6% Central Election Commission 40% 54% 6% Prime Minister’s Office 39% 54% 8% Georgian Parliament 39% 57% 4% Political parties 37% 55% 8% Courts 33% 58% 9% President’s Office 29% 63% 8% Governors 24% 45% 31% Prosecutor’s Office 24% 52% 24% State Audit Office 23% 36% 41% National Bank 22% 65% 13% Trade unions 16% 39% 45% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
*Responses “Very favorable” and “Somewhat favorable” combined under “Favorable.” Responses “Very unfavorable” and “Somewhat unfavorable” combined under “Unfavorable.” 55 How would you rate the performance of the national government?
4% 7%
23% Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad 38% Very bad Don’t know/No answer
28%
56 How would you rate the performance of the national government? (Disaggregated by party preference and by settlement type)
Very good Good Bad Very bad Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 22% 65% 9% 2%2%
United National Movement - United Opposition Strength <1%10% 40% 47% 3% in Unity
For Georgia 3% 44% 27% 21% 4%
Other 1% 25% 42% 26% 5%
None 1% 17% 34% 43% 4% PARTYPREFERENCE Undecided 1% 39% 31% 23% 6%
Refused 2% 35% 29% 26% 7%
Urban 6% 34% 29% 26% 5%
TYPE Rural 8% 44% 27% 18% 3% SETTLEMENT 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
57 How would you rate the performance of the national government in communicating with the public about the projects they are working on?
5% 18%
28% Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad 22% Don’t know/No answer
27%
58 Now I would like to discuss corruption with you. When I say corruption, I mean having to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe because someone misuses their position for personal gains. To what extent, if any, has corruption had a negative impact on you?
8%
24% 11%
It has had a lot of negative impact It has had some negative impact 9% It has had little negative impact It has not had any negative impact Don’t know/No answer
49%
59 In the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe?
<1% <1%
9% 3% 10%
Daily Weekly Monthly Less frequently Not at all Don’t know/No answer
77%
60 Do you believe that democracy is the best possible form of government for our country or not?
Yes, it is the best possible form of government for our country No, there are other forms of government that could be equally good for our country No, there are other forms of government that are better than democracy Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 77% 11% 4% 7%
Feb-21 73% 11% 6% 10%
Jun-20 65% 17% 6% 11%
Oct-19 71% 11% 6% 12%
Jun-19 58% 13% 6% 23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
61 Tell me how you feel about the following statement: “I am satisfied with the current state of democracy in Georgia.”
4% 11%
29% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 34% Don’t know/No answer
22%
62 The rule of law in a democracy could be understood as “a state when all people and institutions are accountable to the law, and the law is equally applied towards all.” How strongly do you agree or disagree that rule of law exists in our country?
3% 18%
26% Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer 30%
23%
63 The rule of law in a democracy could be understood as “a state when all people and institutions are accountable to the law, and the law is equally applied towards all.” How strongly do you agree or disagree that rule of law exists in our country? (Disaggregated by party preference)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 34% 46% 13% 5% 3%
United National Movement - United Opposition 13% 23% 25% 38% 1% Strength in Unity
For Georgia 14% 28% 26% 31% 2%
Other 8% 26% 28% 35% 3%
None 9% 22% 24% 45% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 16% 24% 22% 32% 6%
Refused 15% 20% 31% 22% 11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
64 Would you say that our country’s politics are moving toward more consensus or more polarization?
17% 22%
More consensus
More polarization
Don’t know/No answer
61%
65 Would you say that our country’s politics are moving toward more consensus or more polarization? (Disaggregated by party preference)
More consensus More polarization Don’t know/No answer
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia 48% 31% 21%
United National Movement - United Opposition 11% 77% 12% Strength in Unity
For Georgia 17% 62% 22%
Other 13% 75% 11%
None 14% 80% 6% PARTY PREFERENCE PARTY
Undecided 14% 68% 18%
Refused 16% 65% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
66 Is polarization of our country’s politics a good or bad development? (Respondents thinking that country's politics are moving towards more polarization, n=915)
2% 1%
Good
Bad
Don’t know/No answer
97%
67 Local Governance How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local sakrebulo’s* performance?
10% 12%
18% Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Fully dissatisfied Don’t know/No answer 42% 19%
*Sakrebulo: a city council in the municipal governments of Georgia 69 How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local sakrebulo's performance? (Disaggregated by region)
Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Fully dissatisfied Don’t know/No answer
Tbilisi 3% 31% 19% 25% 23%
Kakheti 12% 43% 29% 13% 3%
Shida Kartli 12% 45% 12% 28% 3%
Kvemo Kartli 11% 45% 24% 10% 11%
Samtskhe-Javakheti 24% 53% 8% 9% 6%
REGION Ajara 16% 46% 18% 18% 1%
Guria 17% 60% 20% 2%
Samegrelo 25% 44% 15% 16% 1%
Imereti 17% 47% 18% 15% 4%
Mtskheta-Mtianeti 5% 61% 27% 2% 5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Disaggregates for Guria and Mtskheta-Mtianeti should be interpreted with caution due to very small sample sizes. 70 How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local Mayor's office’s performance?
7% 10%
15%
Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Fully dissatisfied Don’t know/No answer 21% 47%
71 How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local Mayor's office’s performance? (Disaggregated by region)
Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Fully dissatisfied Don’t know/No answer
Tbilisi 9% 45% 25% 18% 4%
Kakheti 10% 40% 31% 13% 6%
Shida Kartli 9% 51% 11% 25% 4%
Kvemo Kartli 8% 56% 20% 10% 6%
Samtskhe-Javakheti 21% 48% 13% 11% 7%
REGION Ajara 12% 53% 17% 15% 4%
Guria 13% 50% 35% 1%
Samegrelo 15% 49% 17% 17% 2%
Imereti 9% 44% 19% 12% 16%
Mtskheta-Mtianeti 3% 24% 22% 51%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Disaggregates for Guria and Mtskheta-Mtianeti should be interpreted with caution due to very small sample sizes. 72 For the following issues, is the municipal government doing a very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad job?
Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad Don't know/No answer
Creating jobs 2% 15% 29% 44% 10%
Trash removal 56% 34% 7% 4% 1%
Providing education 16% 36% 23% 15% 10%
Maintaining infrastructure like roads and public 26% 47% 17% 9% 1% buildings
Providing water and gas 37% 36% 14% 12% 2% services
Fighting crime 12% 35% 24% 18% 11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 73 Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust Georgia’s local government bodies?
5% 13%
16%
Fully trust Somewhat trust Somewhat distrust Fully distrust
20% Don’t know/No answer
47%
74 Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust Georgia’s local government bodies? (Disaggregated by region)
Fully trust Somewhat trust Somewhat distrust Fully distrust Don’t know/No answer
Tbilisi 6% 39% 25% 26% 5%
Kakheti 12% 55% 23% 10% 1%
Shida Kartli 11% 51% 11% 22% 4%
Kvemo Kartli 10% 50% 22% 7% 11%
Samtskhe-Javakheti 18% 67% 9% 4%1%
REGION Ajara 20% 49% 13% 16% 3%
Guria 18% 60% 20% 2%
Samegrelo 23% 46% 16% 15% 1%
Imereti 18% 48% 19% 11% 4%
Mtskheta-Mtianeti 6% 31% 18% 8% 38%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Disaggregates for Guria and Mtskheta-Mtianeti should be interpreted with caution due to very small sample sizes. 75 Underrepresented Groups How important or unimportant is it that all members of our country’s adult population, including women, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities, are included in political decision making?
Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant Don't know/No answer
Young adults 71% 23% 4% 1%1%
Women 63% 28% 5%3%1%
People with disabilities 48% 34% 9% 4% 5%
Ethnic minorities 46% 34% 12% 4% 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
77 I will read you a list of several attributes a candidate running for office may have. For each attribute, please tell me if it would make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate, or if it would not matter.
More Less Not matter Don't know/No answer
Candidate is from the party in 28% 25% 43% 5% power
Candidate is from an opposition 23% 28% 44% 5% party
Candidate is 35 years old or 22% 21% 54% 3% younger
Candidate has never held office 19% 20% 56% 5% before
Candidate is female 18% 19% 61% 2%
Candidate has a different religion 17% 24% 52% 7%
Candidate has a different ethnic 14% 26% 54% 7% background
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 78 I will read you a list of several qualities voters commonly seek in politicians. For each quality, please tell me if it is more likely for men to have it, for women to have it, or if both genders are equally likely to have it.
Men Women Both Don't know/No answer
Strength 28% 9% 62% 1%
Leadership skills 21% 10% 68% 1%
Experience 15% 5% 79% 1%
Negotiation skills 14% 13% 71% 1%
Ability to listen 12% 17% 71% 2%
Ability to compromise 12% 16% 71% 2%
Ability to 9% 14% 76% 1% communicate
Higher education 7% 6% 86% 1%
Ethical behavior 5% 13% 80% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 79 Have you ever engaged in any of the following activities?
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Attend a political meeting 12% 87% <1%
Participate in a protest 8% 91% <1%
Contact an elected official 8% 92% 1%
Sign a petition 8% 92% 1%
Post on social media about political 5% 94% 1% issues
Participate in a boycott 4% 96% 1%
Join or support a formal or informal 3% 96% 1% organization with a political agenda
Join a political party 3% 96% 1%
Run for political office 2% 97% <1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 80 Are you interested in engaging in any of the following activities within the next several years? Yes No Don't know/No answer
Attend a political meeting 12% 82% 7%
Participate in a protest 10% 82% 8%
Sign a petition 9% 83% 8%
Contact an elected official 7% 85% 8%
Participate in a boycott 6% 86% 8%
Post on social media about political 5% 89% 6% issues
Join a political party 3% 91% 6%
Run for political office 3% 91% 6%
Join or support a formal or informal 3% 90% 7% organization with a political agenda
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 81 In your opinion, should there be more women in Georgian politics?
Yes, there should be more women in Georgian politics There should be the same level of women as there currently is No, there should be fewer women in Georgian politics Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 48% 34% 10% 9%
Feb-21 36% 40% 13% 11%
Oct-19 37% 31% 19% 14%
Jun-19 41% 33% 13% 13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
82 In your opinion, should there be more youth in Georgian politics?
Yes, there should be more youth in Georgian politics There should be the same level of youth as there currently is No, there should be fewer youth in Georgian politics Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 73% 19% 5% 3%
Feb-21 60% 28% 7% 5%
Jun-20 65% 22% 9% 4%
Oct-19 67% 21% 6% 6%
Jun-19 68% 19% 6% 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
83 Why are there not more youth aged 35 and younger politically engaged in our country? For each potential reason I read you, please tell me if it plays a major role or not.
Major role Not Don't know/No answer
Youth lack political experience 63% 29% 8%
Youth lack the resources to mount a 32% 11% campaign 57%
Youth lack the support network 56% 32% 12%
Youth are preoccupied with finding 56% 32% 12% jobs or advancing their career Youth are not interested in engaging 55% 31% 14% with politics Youth lack support from the political 50% 34% 15% parties they belong to
Youth lack the confidence to run 48% 40% 13%
Even when youth run for office, they 47% 40% 13% do not get elected
Youth are not respected by society 42% 46% 12%
Youth lack familial support 35% 52% 13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 84 Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a political party that had at a high number of youth on the party list?
Much more likely Somewhat more likely Somewhat less likely Much less likely Makes no difference to me Don’t know/No answer
Jun-21 40% 38% 7% 3% 6% 6%
Feb-21 34% 37% 8% 6% 6% 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
85 International relations Which of these countries do you consider the most important political partners for Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)
90%
80%
70%
60% 60% 56%
50%
40% 32% 30%
20% 15% 11% 10% 10% 5% 4% 3% 4% 1% 0% USA European Ukraine Azerbaijan Russia Turkey Armenia China Iran None Don't Union know/No answer 87 Which of these countries poses the greatest political threat of Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)
90%
79% 80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20% 15%
10% 7% 5% 5% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 2% 0% Russia Turkey Azerbaijan Iran USA Armenia China European Ukraine None Don't Union know/No answer 88 Which of these countries do you consider the most important economic partners for Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)
90%
80%
70%
60%
50% 44% 44%
40%
30% 23% 22% 19% 20% 17% 13% 10% 4% 5% 2% 2% 0% European USA Ukraine Turkey Azerbaijan Russia China Armenia Iran None Don't Union know/No answer 89 Which of these countries poses the greatest economic threat of Georgia? (Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)
90%
80% 71% 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20% 15% 12% 10% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% <1% <1% 0% Russia Turkey China USA Azerbaijan Armenia Iran European Ukraine None Don't Union know/No answer 90 Do you support or oppose further dialogue with Russia?
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 56% 22% 9% 11% 3% Feb-21 36% 35% 10% 14% 5% Jun-20 40% 35% 8% 14% 3% Oct-19 48% 26% 9% 12% 5% Jun-19 46% 29% 7% 12% 5% Apr-18 47% 30% 7% 12% 4% Mar-17 53% 29% 6% 10% 2% Mar-16 59% 24% 4% 10% 3% Feb-15 65% 20% 4% 8% 3% Feb-14 76% 16% 3% 4% 2% May-13 82% 11% 2%3%2% Feb-13 82% 13% 2% 2%1% Nov-12 83% 11% 2%2% 2% Mar-12 74% 19% 2%3%2% Nov-11 73% 17% 2% 4% 4% May-11 78% 16% 2% 2% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 91 How do you rate the current government’s handling of Georgia’s relationship with Russia?
Very positively Somewhat positively Somewhat negatively Very negatively Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 2% 21% 28% 42% 7%
Feb-21 6% 29% 31% 22% 12%
Jun-20 6% 33% 29% 23% 9%
Oct-19 7% 27% 32% 24% 10%
Jun-19 7% 26% 30% 22% 15%
Apr-18 4% 30% 31% 23% 12%
Mar-17 15% 39% 24% 11% 11%
Mar-16 14% 45% 18% 11% 11%
Feb-15 17% 42% 18% 8% 15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 92 Do you think that Russian aggression towards Georgia is over or is it still going on?
It is over and unlikely to resume It is over but likely to resume It is still going on Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 3% 13% 80% 4% Feb-21 6% 19% 70% 5% Jun-20 6% 18% 72% 4% Oct-19 4% 15% 77% 4% Jun-19 5% 17% 71% 7% Mar-17 10% 23% 60% 7% Mar-16 9% 19% 67% 5% Feb-15 6% 21% 67% 6% Feb-14 7% 16% 71% 6% May-13 20% 18% 49% 13% Feb-13 19% 26% 44% 11% Nov-12 23% 19% 47% 11% Mar-12 4% 10% 78% 8% Nov-11 7% 17% 65% 11% May-11 3% 12% 72% 13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 93 In your opinion what should Georgia’s foreign policy course be?
Only pro- European Union and the West Pro-Western but keep up relations with Russia Pro-Russian but keep up relations with the European Union and the West Only pro-Russian Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 32% 52% 6% 3% 8%
Feb-21 40% 45% 6% 2% 7%
Jun-20 37% 45% 6% 2% 10%
Oct-19 27% 49% 12% 2% 10%
Jun-19 30% 47% 8% 2% 13%
Apr-18 27% 50% 11% 2% 9%
Mar-17 23% 53% 12% 3% 9%
Mar-16 22% 52% 11% 4% 11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
94 Do you support Georgia joining the EU?
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 68% 15% 4% 7% 6%
Feb-21 67% 16% 5% 4% 8%
Jun-20 64% 23% 4% 3% 6%
Oct-19 59% 21% 5% 5% 10%
Jun-19 57% 18% 4% 8% 13%
Apr-18 59% 26% 6% 3% 6%
Mar-17 64% 26% 3% 3% 3%
Mar-16 63% 22% 5% 6% 4%
Feb-15 62% 23% 4% 5% 6%
Feb-14 70% 18% 3% 4% 5%
May-13 67% 20% 2%2% 8%
Feb-13 67% 21% 3%2% 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 95 If you support joining the EU, what is the main benefit of joining the EU?* (Spontaneous response, respondents supporting Georgia joining the EU, n=1,252)
Strengthening the economy 43%
Creating jobs 9%
Security 5%
Stability 4%
Visa liberalization 4%
Education 3%
Development of the country 3%
Better future 3%
Returning back the lost territories 3%
Defense 2%
Development of tourism 2%
Development of democracy 2%
Improving trade relations 1%
Other 3%
Don't know/No answer 17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
*Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 96 Do you support or oppose Georgia joining NATO?
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 61% 16% 6% 11% 6% Feb-21 59% 19% 6% 8% 8% Jun-20 56% 22% 6% 7% 8% Oct-19 51% 20% 8% 11% 10% Jun-19 49% 19% 6% 13% 13% Apr-18 50% 26% 9% 9% 6% Mar-17 56% 26% 6% 7% 5% Mar-16 55% 24% 7% 9% 5% Feb-15 57% 21% 6% 9% 7% Feb-14 58% 22% 5% 8% 7% May-13 61% 19% 5% 6% 8% Feb-13 63% 19% 6% 5% 7% Nov-12 65% 17% 4% 5% 9% Mar-12 59% 20% 4% 6% 11% Nov-11 61% 19% 5% 5% 10% May-11 55% 22% 6% 6% 11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 97 If you support, what are the main benefits of joining NATO?* (Spontaneous response, respondents supporting Georgia joining NATO, n=1,158)
Security 17%
Defense 14%
Returning back the lost territories 11%
Strengthening the economy 11%
Stability 8%
Strenghtening the army 4%
Millitary support 3%
Stopping Russian aggression 3%
Better future 3%
Development of the country 2%
Jobs 2%
Support by NATO countries 1%
Visa liberalization 1%
Other 2%
Don't know/No answer 18%
0% 10% 20%
*Responses named by less than one percent merged into “Other.” 98 When do you think Georgia will become a member of NATO?
2% 2% 4% 5%
In 2022 In 2023 22% In 2024 51% In 2025 After 2025 Never Don't know/No answer
14%
99 What is biggest obstacle in the way of Georgia joining NATO?
The status of the occupied regions Internal opposition in Georgia Opposition by NATO countries
Opposition by Russia Other Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 31% 15% 7% 33% 1% 14%
Feb-21 39% 15% 7% 25% 1% 13%
Jun-20 35% 11% 8% 26% 1% 19%
Oct-19 41% 11% 7% 23% 1% 17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
100 Media & Sources of Information Which Georgian TV station’s news and political information do you trust the most? (Respondents permitted to provide up to three answers)
32% Imedi TV 45% 14% Mtavari Arkhi 29% 10% Rustavi 2 36% 10% TV Pirveli 28% 4% Georgian Public Broadcaster 13% 1% Formula TV 12% 1% Post TV 5% 1% Obiekt TV 3% 1% Palitra News 2% Maestro 1% 4% First mention Adjara <1% 4% All mentions <1% Patriarch's Channel 2% 1% Other 1% 23% None 23% 1% Don't know/No answer 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
102 In your opinion, is Georgian Mass Media (TV, radio and press) free to express various political views?
Totally free Somewhat free Not very free Not free at all Don't know/No answer
Jun-21 20% 38% 19% 12% 11% Feb-21 26% 46% 15% 6% 7% Jun-20 21% 50% 16% 7% 6% Oct-19 16% 43% 21% 8% 12% Jun-19 19% 44% 21% 6% 10% Apr-18 17% 50% 18% 7% 8% Mar-17 18% 51% 20% 5% 6% Mar-16 23% 54% 13% 3% 6% Feb-15 30% 53% 7% 1% 9% Feb-14 29% 55% 7% 1% 8% May-13 22% 59% 7% 1% 10% Feb-13 27% 55% 8% 1% 9% Nov-12 17% 56% 14% 3% 10% Mar-12 14% 40% 21% 11% 14% Nov-11 14% 38% 25% 9% 14% May-11 16% 42% 19% 7% 16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
103 Why do you think that Georgian Mass Media is not free to express various political views? (% of respondents having such opinion, n=460)
Government puts pressure on media 52%
Media is corrupt 27%
Media does not report bad news 4%
Other 7%
Don't know/No answer 10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 104 Which social media sites do you use most often? (Respondents permitted to provide three spontaneous answers)
Facebook 72%
Instagram 18%
Odnoklassniki 3%
TikTok 3%
Twitter 2%
Linkedin 2%
Telegram <1%
None 27%
Don't know/No answer 1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
105 How interested or uninterested are you in political news and information?
<1% 15% 20%
Very interested Somewhat interested Somewhat uninterested 21% Very uninterested Don’t know/No answer
43%
106 How frequently do you encounter information in the media, including social media, that you believe is misleading or false?
16% 19%
Daily or almost daily 8% Several times a week Weekly Monthly Less often 19% Never Don’t know/No answer 17%
7% 13%
107 To what extent is misleading or false information in the media problematic for our country?
10% 2% 6%
Very problematic Somewhat problematic
50% Somewhat unproblematic Very unproblematic Don’t know/No answer
32%
108 Demographics Demographics
Male 46%
Female 54% GENDER 18-29 years 20%
30-49 years 36% AGE 50 years and older 44% Georgian 91% Armenian 6% Azeri 3% ETHNICITY Other 1% Unfinished secondary 2% Secondary 39% Vocational 17%
EDUCATION Higher, incomplete higher 43% Blue collar 8% Farmer 2% White collar 13% Executive 6% Retired 20% Student 5%
OCCUPATION Housewife 10% Unemployed 24% Self-employed 11% Other <1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 110 Demographics
Orthodox 92%
Muslim 5%
Other 2% RELIGION None 1%
Tbilisi 30%
Other town 28% TYPE
Rural area 30% SETTLEMENT Tbilisi 30%
Kakheti 9%
Shida Kartli 7%
Kvemo Kartli 11%
Samtskhe-Javakheti 4%
Ajara 9% REGIONS Guria 3%
Samegrelo 9%
Imereti 15%
Mtskheta-Mtianeti 3%
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