Survey conducted

by Epinion

FUTURE
BAROMETER
2023
T H E D A N E S’ C O N C E R S A N D
E X P E C T A T I O N S F O R T H E F U T U R E.
GENERALLY AND POLITICALLY

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 WHO WE ARE
The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies is an
independent, non-profit think tank established in 1969,
on the initiative by former Danish Minister and OECD
Secretary-General Professor Thorkil Kristensen.  
Our purpose is to help people and organisations
imagine, work with, and shape their future.
Never in recent history has it been more important for
people and organisations to better navigate uncertainty,
combat anxiety about the future, and create meaningful
change.
By building the capabilities necessary to address
potential futures we help create a society fit to meet
the challenges and grasp the opportunities we face.
Essentially, we empower you with the skills to act on
the future.
We do this by applying our unique approach to futures
studies and foresight, combined with more than 50
years of global experience and contributions to the field,
working with organisations across the public, private,
academic, and civic sectors, as well as with the general
public. Being independent of commercial and political
interests enables an objective approach and allows for
all profits to go exclusively to fund further research and
non-profit initiatives.  
The future belongs to no one, yet to everyone. Our
vision is a futures literate world where everyone has
the right and mandate to engage with the future,
participate, and visualise change, so they can create
the best possible future for themselves, society, and the
planet. We firmly believe this will help build a more
prosperous, equal, and safe future.
We support the United Nations’ Common Agenda,
which identifies foresight (a futures capability) as part
of their Quintet of Change, and we are committed to
the Common Principles for Future Generations.

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v

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 METHODOLOGY
These results are based on an online survey conducted
by Epinion. 1.023 interviews was conducted in the
Danish population (+18), between the 26. October,
through the 6th of November 2023.
The data is stratified on gender, age, region, and
education level, so the answers can be viewed as
representative of the Danish population.
The order of the questions are set up, so earlier questions
impact the respondents answers for later questions, the
least possible amount. Within the individual batteries
of questions, statements and answer categories have
been randomised. At the same time, different questions
and statements presented to the respondents have been
quality controled, so that these are balanced.

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KEY FINDINGS
6 out of 10 Danes often think about how the future is
going to look in 10-20 years. Both their own personal
future and Denmark’s future.
Danes are predominantly concerned about the future.
Danes weigh positive developments within healthcare,
well-being within youth, and welfare, the highest.
73% of Danes believe that politicians think too short-
sighted, and 82% percent believe that political decisions
are non-sustainable sticking plaster measures, for the
next 10-20 years. 75% is scared that we won’t solve
long-term problems.
62% thinks that long-term visions takes up too little
space within politics. 72% respond that it would affect
their perception of a party positively if they presented
long-term visions.
56% of Danes agree, that it would be a good idea to have
the future represented in a political organ, for example,
as a concrete example from Wales. 10% disagrees.

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 THE DANES’
RELATION TO
THE FUTURE
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OPEN ANSWERS
What is it about the
future that worries you?

“The decline of the welfare-state, parties and politicians

pandering for individual cases and short-sighted foci.”
”Lacking closeness and love because of those damned
phones. How will it go for the children of the future?”
”Wars throughout the world, climate change,
migration. Denmark’s ability to safeguard our old
democracy.”
”Technology outside democratic oversight.”

What is it about the future

that you look forward to?

”Changes in our way of living, both work- and

consumption wise. We have to consume less and split
our time more evenly between work and family.”
“The new generations who gets to run the world, who
are much more focused on sustainability and purity.”
”How the world will change and the many experiences
I have the opportunity to experience the next 10-20
years.”
”How the technological development creates
opportunities for problem solving.”

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 23% 41%

HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

OR DISAGREE WITH THE

FOLLOWNG STATEMENTS?
23% 41%

24% Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree 43%

Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

I often think of my own life in 10-20 years
Base: 1.023
23% 41%
24% 43%
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
20% 47% 2
3%
3% 10%
10% 23%
23% 41%
41% 22%
22%

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
3% 10% 23% 41% 22%

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

I 3%
often
24% think of how Denmark
10% 23%
looks in 10-20 years
41% 43% 22%
3% 11% 24% 43% 19%
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
20% Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided47% Agree Strongly agree Dont know 2
3%
3% 11%
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19%

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
3% 11% 24% 43% 19%
2% 6% 20% 47% 23%
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

I2%can6% personally
20%
impact how my own future47%
is shaped the next 10-20 years
23%

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

20% 47% 2
2%
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6% 20%
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47% 23%
23%

Strongly disagree DisagreeUndecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

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BELOW WE HAVE SHOWED YOU
TWO STATEMENTS, AND WE
WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO
CONSIDER WHICH STATEMENT YOU
ARE MOST IN AGREEMENT WITH

Person A says: ”I’m worried about the future in the coming 10-20 years.”
Person B says: ”I look forward to the future in the coming 10-20 years.”
Base: 1.023

I completely agree with person A 13%

I mostly agree with person A 35%

I dont agree with either person A or person B 17%

I mostly agree with person B 29%

I completely agree with person B 4%

Dont know 2%

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 THE DANES’
RELATION
TO FUTURES
THINKING IN
POLICY &
GOVERNANCE
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 GENERALLY, HOW DO YOU
VIEW THE CONDITIONS IN
DENMARK IN 10-20 YEARS IN
THE FOLLOWING AREAS?

Compared with now, do you think they would be…

Base: 1.023

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Dont 4%
know
11%2%4% 5%
7%6%
8%
2% 2%
5% 2%
EU
al and
onment foreign
military
annd pol icy
operations
climate
Cultural
f the business sector 2%
2% 5%
4% 11% 11%
Much
15%
16%
worse
21% 29% Worse 44% 37%Undecided
54% 45% 24%
Better Much better
31%34% 30%19%
20%
Dont 4%
know
2%4%
7%6%
8%
2% 5%
5%
al
EU military
and
f the operations
foreign
Cultural
business Cultural
pol icy 2%
sector 2%4%
5% 11%
Much
15% worse
sector
16% 21%
Worse 44% 37%
Undecided
54% 45% Better Much better
31%34% 20%
19%
Dont 4%
know 8%
2%
7%6%
2%4% 5%

al Cultural
military
f the sector 2%
operations
business 2%4%
Much
11% 16%
15%
worse Worse 44% 37%
Undecided
54% Better Much better
31%34% 20% Dont 4%
know
2%
8% 6%
4% 5%
Much worse Worse Undecided Better Much better Dont know
f the business Conditions
Cultural sector 2%
2% of the
16% 11% business sector 44% 54% 34% 20% 4% 5%
2% 6%
Much worse Worse Undecided Better Much better Dont know
20%
f the business sector 2% 11% 44% 47% 34% 4% 5% 2
Much worse Worse Undecided Better Much better Dont know
Much worse Worse Undecided Better Much better Dont know
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

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 IN THIS QUESTION WE WOULD
LIKE YOU TO CONSIDER A NUMBER
OF STATEMENTS AND PICK UP TO
FIVE, THAT YOU WOULD MOST LIKE
TO SEE IN DENMARK IN THE
NEXT 10-20 YEARS
What would you most like to see in Denmark the next 10-20 years?
Base: 1.023

The health care s ystem in Denmark works well and is available to all 73%

Imp roved wellbeing for children and y outh 54%

The welfare-state in Denmark is imp roved 47%

We manage to s top the loss of biodivers ity in the Danish nature 37%

We create greater equality in Denmark 33%

We manage to redu ce th e growing amount of trash in Denmark 30%

There is a high level of n ational secu rity 29%

More jobs are created, so that there is work for all 25%

The econ omical system is reformed to be more environmentally sus tainable 23%

Pub lic finances are balan ced, limiting govern ment debt 21%

The benefits and opportunities of technology are distrib uted evenly an d equally amon g the Danes 18%

We are b etter p rep ared for future pandemics 18%

Danes have greater trust in each other 17%

Danes have greater tru st in pub lic authorities 16%

Non e of these 2%

Dont know 3%

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 IMPORTANT FACTORS
IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
Which of the following factors are most important to you when
deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming parliamentary
elections? You can choose up to five things.
Base: 1.023

The healthcare s ystem in Denmark works well and is available to all 72%

The welfare-state in Denmark is improved 48%

Improved wellbeing for children and y outh 48%

We create greater equality in Denmark 34%

We manage to s top the loss of biodivers ity in the Danish nature 31%

There is a high level of national security 30%

We manage to reduce the growing amount of trash in Denmark 25%

More jobs are created, so that there is work for all 25%

Public finances are balanced, limiting government debt 24%

The econ omical system is reformed to be more environmentally sus tainable 23%

Danes have greater trust in public authrorities 17%

We are better prepared for future pandemics 14%

The benefits and opportunities of technology are distributed evenly and equally among the Danes 14%

Danes have greater trust in each other 12%

None of these 3%

Dont know 5%

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 ASSESSMENT OF DANISH
POLITICIANS’ LONG-TERM
PERSPECTIVE
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements
about Danish politicians?
Base: 1.023

Danish politicians generally think too short- term when making decisions.

making decisions 5% 18% 41% 32% 3%

making decisions
cking plaster 5% 18% 41% 32% 3%
re in the next 10-
Political
2% 12%
decisions in Denmark
43%
are often characterized
39%
by sticking
2%
plaster measures instead
23% of creating sustainable solutions for the future41%
in the next 10-20 years. 22%
making decisions
cking plaster 5% 18% 41% 32% 3%
re in the next 10- 2% 12% 43% 39% 2%
al problems that Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
making decisions 4%
5% 17%
18% 45%
41% 30%
32% 3%
3%
cking plaster
re in the next 10- 2% 12% 43% 39% 2%
al problems that l am worried that as a society, we won’t solve the political problems that require a more
making decisions 4%
5% 17%
18% 45%
41% 30%
32% 3% 3%
cking
esents plaster
concrete long-term perspective.
3% 12%20%
re in the next 10- 2% 43% 47% 39% 25% 4%
2%
ears
al problems that
4% 17% 45% 30% 3%
cking
esentsplaster
concrete
re in the next 10- 3%
2% 12%20% 43% 47% 39% 25% 4%
2%
eears
emphasis
al problemsinthat
the
24% 5%
4% 17% 26% 45% 39% 43%
23%
30% 6%3% 19%
It would positively impact my perception if a political party presents concrete long-term
esents concrete
visions
3% for the future in the next
20% 47% 10-20 years. 25% 4%
eears
emphasis
al inthat
problems the Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
5% 26% 39% 23% 6%
4%Strongly
17%disagree Disagree 45%
Undecied Agree 30% Dont know
Strongly agree 3%
esents concrete
3% 20% 47% 25% 4%
ears
emphasis in the
5% 26% 39% 23% 6%
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecied Agree Strongly agree Dont know
esents concrete
3% 20% 47% 25% 4%
ears I believe that
26% visions for the next 10-20 years are given
23% too little
6% emphasis in the political
emphasis in the
5% 39%
debate
Stronglyin Denmark.
disagree Disagree Undecied Agree Strongly agree Dont know

e emphasis in the
5% 26%
Strongly disagree Disagree 39% Agree
Undecied 23%
Strongly agree 6%
Dont know
47% 23%

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecied Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

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 NOW, WE WOULD LIKE TO
ASK YOU TO CONSIDER YOUR
OPINION ON A SPECIFIC
POLITICAL INITIATIVE AS
DESCRIBED BELOW:
In Wales, since 2015, there has been a ‘Commissioner for Future
Generations.’
23% The commissioner’s responsibility
41% is to work for
sustainable development
Strongly disagree Disagree
and advise
Undecided Agree
the sitting Dont
Strongly agree
government
know
and civil society so that future generations can live a good,
healthy, and safe life and have their needs met. Additionally, it
is the commissioner’s task to encourage public institutions and
politicians to consider more the long-term consequences of
their policies. How much do you agree or disagree that a similar
24% 43%
initiative should be introduced in Denmark?
Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know
Base: 1.023

4% 6% 23% 38% 18% 10%

20% 47% 2

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Dont know

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 IMPORTANT AREAS FOR
POLITICIANS LONG-TERM
PERSPECTIVE
In which areas do you think it is particularly important, in your
opinion, for Danish politicians to think long-term, i.e., about
solutions that extend 10-20 years into the future?
You can choose up to three areas.
Base: 1.023

The health care s ystem in Denmark works well and is available to all 60%

Imp roved wellbeing for children and y outh 37%

the welfare-state in Denmark is improved 29%

We manage to s top the loss of biodivers ity in the Danish nature 23%

We create greater equality in Denmark 18%

The econ omical system is reformed to be more environmentally sus tainable 17%

There is a high level of n ational secu rity 16%

We manage to redu ce th e growing amount of trash in Denmark 15%

Pub lic finances are balan ced, limiting govern ment debt 15%

More jobs are created, so that there is work for all 12%

Danes have greater tru st in pub lic au thorities 8%

We are b etter p rep ared for future pandemics 8%

The benefits and op portunities of technology are distrib uted evenly an d equally amon g the danes 6%

Danes have greater tru st in each other 6%

None of these 2%

Dont kn ow 4%

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