Most Since Great Recession: Survey
More Americans say they are “suffering” economically in 2022 than in 2008, according to a new survey.
According to Gallup’s “Life Evaluation Index” for July, 5.6% of Americans said they were “suffering” in life, the highest number on record since Gallup established the index in 2008, breaking the previous record set in April. That figure is also higher than it was at any point during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, or during the Great Recession. At the same time, the number of Americans who describe themselves as “thriving” dropped to an 18-month low.
“Since reaching a record high in June 2021, life ratings among American adults have steadily worsened,” Gallup reported. “The 5.6% suffering rate in July marks the first time the Gallup measure has exceeded 5% in the U.S. and translates to an estimated 14 million American adults.”
See the full article by John Rigolizzo, August 22, 2022