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Public Opinion SurveyResidents of Georgia
September-October 2019
Detailed Methodology
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• The field work was carried out by 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 International
Republican Institute’s Center for Insights in Survey Research.
• Data was collected throughout Georgia between September 11 and October 14, 2019, through face-to-face interviews at
respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,500 permanent residents of Georgia older than the age of 18 and eligible to vote. It is
representative of the general population by age, gender, region and size of the settlement.
• Multistage probability sampling method was used with the random route and next birthday respondent’s selection
procedures.
• Stage one: All districts of Georgia are grouped into 10 regions. All regions of Georgia were surveyed (Tbilisi city –
as separate region).
• 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 the settlement in each region.
• Stage three: primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent and the response rate was 69 percent.
• The achieved sample is weighted for regions, gender, age and urbanity.
• 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.
National Outlook
In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
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65% 65%
50%
39%
48%
36%
41%
47%
27% 26%
41% 41%
57% 56% 55%
60%
54%
63%
57% 56%
48%
25%
16%
21% 22% 23% 22%24%
25%
38%
51%
41%
58%
48%
42%
59%
63%
43% 43%
32%31%
29%27%
31%
12%
19%
22%
33%
55%
70%
65%67% 66%
68%
10% 10%12%
10% 11%
6%
11% 11%14%
11%
16% 16%
11%13%
16%13%
15%
25%
24%
22%19% 20%
13% 14%11% 11% 10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Georgian population?
5
75%
68%
73%
59%
74%76%
66%70%
76% 77%81%
78%
87%83%
92% 92%88%
82%
72%
64% 65%
60%62%
60%
18%
24% 22%
33%
21%18%
25%22%
19% 18%16% 17%
9%13%
6% 7% 8%
15%
25%
30% 29% 29%
23% 24%
2%4% 4%
8%4% 5%
7% 6%3% 3%
1%3%
2% 2%1% 1% 1%
2% 3%6% 5%
9%11% 12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Optimistic Neutral Pessimistic
*Optimistic, Neutral, and Pessimistic are aggregates of the original responses:− Optimistic = “Belief that the future will be definitely better” + “Hope that the future will be somewhat better”
− Neutral = “Not much hope for a better future” + “Apathy, belief in fate”
− Pessimistic = “Insecurity, worry, fear for the future” + “Total disappointment, disbelief in any improvement”
What is the most important problem facing our country today?
6
53%
18%
6%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
2%
<1%
68%
45%
21%
6%
7%
5%
6%
4%
7%
4%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
8%
<1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Economy (Unemployment)
Economy (Cost of living/High prices)
Poverty
Lost teritories
Economy (Other/General)
External conflicts/War
Pensions
Education
Healthcare
Illicit drugs
Incompetent government
Insecurity
Internal conflicts
Crime/Public Safety
Corruption
Economy (Small business opportunities/Access to loans)
Inflation
Agriculture
Other
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
(Spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than two percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
What is the most important problem facing your town/village today?
7
32%
9%
7%
6%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
13%
7%
44%
13%
11%
12%
6%
10%
5%
5%
3%
3%
4%
5%
3%
2%
4%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
28%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Unemployment
Drinking water
Roads
Poverty
Environmental issues
Economy
Infrastructure
Traffic jams
Gas supply
Public transport
Migration
High prices
Agriculture
Lost territories
Low salaries/pensions
Unsanitary conditions
Social problems
Inflation
Sewer systems
High communal fees
Other
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
(Spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than two percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
What is the most important problem facing your household today?
8
23%
10%
9%
8%
4%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
<1%
<1%
2%
3%
17%
31%
14%
14%
12%
9%
6%
6%
7%
5%
4%
4%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
5%
3%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Unemployment
Low salaries
Poverty
Economy
Expensive medication
Health issues
Low pensions
High prices on everything
Healthcare
Bank debt
Migration
High communal fees
Living conditions
Social problems
Homelessness
Expensive products
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
(Spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than two percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
Over the last 12 months*, the economic situation of Georgia change has… ?
9
4%
5%3%
2%3%
1%4%3%1%1%2%1%1%1%2%2%2%1%1%1%1%
1%1%1%2%2%
40%44%
34%30%
34%17%
20%12%
8%6%
19%20%
24%19%
25%26%28%
11%26%26%
15%7%6%7%7%7%8%
38%33%
32%28%
27%27%
28%20%
19%20%
34%35%27%
30%42%
45%47%
78%58%
53%52%
29%25%
21%27%
28%24%
10%10%
18%25%
22%32%
30%39%
37%37%
25%27%
31%32%
19%17%
15%7%
10%12%
22%33%
31%34%
28%31%
35%
3%4%
7%11%10%
22%16%
23%34%34%
15%13%13%14%
8%6%5%
1%1%3%7%
29%34%36%35%
30%29%
5%4%
5%3%3%
1%2%4%2%2%
4%3%3%3%3%4%4%2%
4%5%3%2%3%1%2%2%2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-04
Jun-05
Oct-05
Apr-06
Feb-07
Sep-07
Feb-08
Sep-08
Feb-09
Jun-09
Oct-09
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Jul-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
* In surveys before 2008, the question referenced a period of 3 months, in surveys from 2008 to 2017, the reference period was 2 months.
Over the last 12 months*, how has the economic situation of your household changed?
10
1%2%1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
16%
21%
15%
14%
14%
7%
10%
6%
4%
10%
9%
11%
9%
11%
9%
9%
6%
10%
11%
8%
4%
4%
5%
7%
10%
12%
61%
58%
57%
49%
49%
46%
48%
45%
33%
38%
48%
49%
42%
44%
53%
54%
61%
83%
76%
70%
64%
45%
41%
37%
41%
40%
42%
14%
12%
18%
22%
21%
26%
26%
28%
32%
26%
23%
24%
29%
29%
23%
23%
21%
8%
11%
13%
20%
28%
26%
28%
22%
27%
29%
6%
6%
8%
14%
13%
20%
15%
19%
30%
31%
16%
15%
16%
16%
11%
12%
8%
1%
2%
4%
7%
22%
29%
28%
29%
22%
16%
1%
1%1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-04
Jun-05
Oct-05
Apr-06
Feb-07
Sep-07
Feb-08
Sep-08
Feb-09
Jun-09
Oct-09
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Jul-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
* In surveys before 2008, the question referenced a period of 3 months, in surveys from 2008 to 2017, the reference period was 2 months
How would you describe the current economic situation of your household?
11
2% 37% 43% 17% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-19
Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad Don’t know/No answer
How do you feel about the direction of each of the following issues during the past year?
12
34%
26%
25%
25%
22%
17%
14%
13%
7%
40%
46%
43%
40%
44%
42%
35%
34%
24%
21%
25%
26%
25%
28%
33%
45%
39%
66%
4%
3%
5%
9%
6%
8%
6%
14%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Freedom of speech
Individual human rights
Media independence
Education
Democracy
National security
Fighting crime
Fighting corruption
Economy
Progressed Neither progressed, nor regressed Regressed Don't know/No answer
International Relations
How would you evaluate the current state of the relationship between Georgia and the following countries?
14
90%
86%
84%
72%
68%
63%
62%
52%
6%
5%
9%
10%
15%
20%
20%
21%
24%
6%
3%
2%
3%
10%
7%
13%
7%
10%
87%
2%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
10%
14%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Ukraine
European Union
United States
Turkey
Armenia
Azerbaijan
China
Iran
Russia
Good Neither good nor bad Bad No answer
Which of these countries:
15
52% 50%
32%
14%10% 9% 7%
2% 2% 4% 6%
33%37%
27%22%
8%
24%
13% 11%
5% 3%9%
3%<1% 1%
6%2%
9%
83%
1%4%
2%
10%
4% 2% 1%
8%
2%
8%
72%
3% 3% 3%
14%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Unit
ed S
tate
s
Euro
pean
Unio
n
Ukra
ine
Aze
rbaij
an
Arm
enia
Turk
ey
Russ
ia
Chin
a
Iran
None
Don't
know
/N
oansw
er
Political partners Economic partners Political threats Economic threats
… do you consider the most important political partners for Georgia?
… do you consider the most important economic partners for Georgia?
… poses the greatest political threat to Georgia?
… poses the greatest economic threat to Georgia?
(Multiple responses permitted for each question)
Do you support or oppose further dialogue with Russia?
16
78%
84%
78%
73%
74%
83%
82%
82%
76%
65%
59%
53%
47%
46%
48%
15%
12%
16%
17%
19%
11%
13%
11%
16%
20%
24%
29%
30%
29%
26%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
4%
4%
6%
7%
7%
9%
2%
1%
2%
4%
3%
2%
2%
3%
4%
8%
10%
10%
12%
12%
12%
3%
2%
2%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
3%
3%
2%
4%
5%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
How do you rate the current government’s handling of Georgia’s relationship with Russia?
17
17%
14%
15%
4%
7%
7%
42%
45%
39%
30%
26%
27%
18%
18%
24%
31%
30%
32%
8%
11%
11%
23%
22%
24%
15%
11%
11%
12%
15%
10%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very positively Somewhat positively Somewhat negatively Very negatively Don't know/No answer
Given the current state of Georgia’s relationship with Russia, how secure do you feel living in Georgia?
18
12%
11%
11%
16%
16%
41%
47%
37%
37%
36%
32%
28%
36%
32%
33%
10%
9%
8%
8%
11%
5%
4%
8%
7%
4%
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very secure More secure than not More insecure than secure Very insecure Don't know/No answer
Do you think that Russian aggression to Georgia is over or is it still going on?
19
2%
2%
2%
5%
7%
3%
7%
4%
23%
19%
20%
7%
6%
9%
10%
5%
4%
10%
11%
11%
14%
18%
12%
17%
10%
19%
26%
18%
16%
21%
19%
23%
17%
15%
84%
82%
82%
74%
69%
72%
65%
78%
47%
44%
49%
71%
67%
67%
60%
71%
77%
4%
6%
5%
7%
6%
13%
11%
8%
11%
11%
13%
6%
6%
5%
7%
7%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-09
Jun-09
Oct-09
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Jun-19
Oct-19
It is over and unlikely to resume It is over but likely to resume It is still going on Don't know/No answer
In your opinion what should Georgia’s foreign policy course be?
20
22%
23%
27%
30%
27%
52%
53%
50%
47%
49%
11%
12%
11%
8%
12%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
11%
9%
9%
13%
10%
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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
Do you support or oppose Georgia joining the European Union?
21
67%
67%
70%
62%
63%
64%
59%
57%
59%
21%
20%
18%
23%
22%
26%
26%
18%
21%
3%
2%
3%
4%
5%
3%
6%
4%
5%
2%
2%
4%
5%
6%
3%
3%
8%
5%
7%
8%
5%
6%
4%
3%
6%
13%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
If you support, what is the main benefit of joining the European Union?
(Respondents supporting Georgia joining the European Union: n=1,193; spontaneous response)
22
45%
8%
4%
5%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
1%
1%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Strengthening the economy
Visa-free travel
Creating jobs
Security
Better future
High quality education
Stability/Peace
Trade relationships
Defense
Millitary support
Cultural relationships with European countries
Returning the lost territories
Other
Don't know/No answer
*Responses receiving less than one percent are collapsed into Other.
Do you support or oppose Georgia joining NATO?
23
70%
49%
45%
54%
50%
55%
55%
61%
59%
65%
63%
61%
58%
57%
55%
56%
50%
49%
51%
17%
23%
23%
21%
22%
19%
22%
19%
20%
17%
19%
19%
22%
21%
24%
26%
26%
19%
20%
4%
7%
9%
6%
6%
5%
6%
5%
4%
4%
6%
5%
5%
6%
7%
6%
9%
6%
8%
4%
10%
12%
6%
9%
9%
6%
5%
6%
5%
5%
6%
8%
9%
9%
7%
9%
13%
11%
6%
11%
10%
13%
13%
12%
11%
10%
11%
9%
7%
8%
7%
7%
5%
5%
6%
13%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Sep-08
Feb-09
Jun-09
Oct-09
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
If you support, what is the main benefit of joining NATO?
24
27%
15%
11%
9%
5%
4%
4%
3%
1%
1%
1%
2%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Security
Defense
Strengthening the economy
Returning the lost territories
Stability/Peace
Defense from Russia
Millitary support
Better future
Integration into European culture
Visa-free travel
High quality education
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents supporting Georgia joining NATO, n=1,059; spontaneous response)
*Responses receiving less than one percent are collapsed into Other.
When do you think Georgia will become a member of NATO?
25
4%2%
2%3%
18%
17%
54%
In 2021
In 2022
In 2023
In 2024
After 2024
Never
Don't know/No answer
What is biggest obstacle in the way of Georgia joining NATO?
26
41%
11%7%
23%
1%
17%
The status of the occupied regions
Internal opposition in Georgia
Opposition by NATO countries
Opposition by Russia
Other
Don't know/No answer
When it comes to the status of the occupied regions, under what conditions should Georgia agree to join NATO?
27
47%
31%
22%
Georgia should join only when theoccupied regions are fully reintegrated.
Georgia should join, even if occupiedregions are not fully reintegrated.
Don't know/No answer
Persons and Institutions
Please tell me your opinion about the work of each of these institutions:
29
86%
85%
72%
59%
51%
46%
37%
37%
36%
34%
28%
27%
27%
27%
27%
25%
22%
10%
9%
23%
34%
40%
48%
58%
61%
53%
56%
63%
51%
56%
64%
70%
57%
45%
4%
6%
5%
7%
9%
6%
5%
2%
11%
10%
9%
22%
17%
9%
3%
18%
33%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Army
Church
Georgian media
Police
Public education
Local authorities
Government (Cabinet of Ministers)
Parliament
Central Election Commission
Prime Minister's office
Political parties
Governors
Prosecutor's office
National bank
President's office
Courts
Trade unions
Favorable Unfavorable No opinion
How do you assess performance of the following institutions in terms of openness and transparency?
30
9%
8%
6%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
34%
34%
35%
25%
31%
21%
19%
18%
31%
30%
36%
35%
39%
35%
33%
32%
20%
21%
20%
27%
23%
34%
35%
37%
6%
7%
3%
9%
4%
7%
11%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Ministry of Justice
Police
Local authorities
Prime Minister's office
Government of Georgia
President's office
Prosecutor's office
Court system
Very open and transparent Somewhat open and transparent Somewhat not open and transparent
Not at all open and transparent Don't know/No answer
What is the main accomplishment of the current Government?
(Spontaneous response; one response permitted)
31
13%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
2%
21%
36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Healthcare reform
Infrastructure
No violence
Education
Visa-free travel to European Union
Improved roads
Freedom of speech
Democracy
Pension increase
Debt forgiveness
Getting UNM members out of politics
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
*Responses receiving less than one percent are collapsed into Other.
What is the biggest failure of the Government?
(Spontaneous response; one response permitted)
32
12%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
1%
1%
1%
1%
7%
2%
28%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Not fulfilling promises
Devaluation of Georgian Lari
June 20 events*
Economic crisis
"Creeping borderization"
Unemployment
Poverty
Cohabitation**
Not caring about people
Loss of trust
Increasing prices
Staffing policies
Gavrilov's visit***
Unsettled relations with Russia
Injustice
Other****
None
Don't know/No answer
*Referring to the clashes between government forces and protestors on the night of June 20.
**The colloquial term for the period between October 2012 and October 2013 during which Georgia Dream controlled parliament and
President Saakashvili was still in power.
***Referring to the Russian MP whose speech from the Speaker’s chair of Parliament prompted the June 20 protests.
****Responses receiving less than one percent are collapsed into Other.
I am going to read you the names of Georgian politicians and public figures. Please tell me your opinion of him/her.
33
57%
49%
47%
41%
39%
39%
39%
34%
34%
33%
32%
31%
31%
29%
29%
25%
23%
19%
14%
3%
36%
42%
41%
50%
36%
49%
51%
48%
54%
55%
57%
59%
59%
45%
59%
50%
70%
30%
66%
15%
1%
2%
1%
9%
2%
1%
5%
2%
2%
1%
6%
2%
10%
20%
6%
51%
7%
7%
10%
8%
15%
10%
9%
13%
10%
10%
10%
10%
9%
20%
10%
15%
7%
30%
14%
31%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
David Bakradze
Kakha Kaladze
David Usupashvili
Grigol Vashadze (United Opposition)
Aleksandre Elisashvili
Giorgi Gakharia
Shalva Natelashvili
Giorgi Vashadze (For New Georgia)
Nika Melia
Irakli Gharibashvili
Bidzina Ivanishvili
Nino Burjanadze
Gigi Ugulava
Mamuka Khazaradze
Irma Inashvili
Archil Talakvadze
Salome Zurabishvili
Kakha Shartava
Zurab Girchi Japaridze
Levan Ioseliani
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard the name Don't know/No answer
[…] Now I would ask you to evaluate each politician or public figure in the political capacity, how competent do you consider each of them. Please use a five-point
scale, where one means absolutely incompetent and five means very competent.
34
55%
45%
42%
41%
41%
34%
33%
32%
30%
29%
27%
26%
26%
24%
23%
21%
18%
15%
11%
6%
22%
29%
24%
26%
26%
29%
27%
30%
26%
18%
38%
32%
28%
25%
26%
29%
25%
27%
23%
15%
15%
14%
24%
23%
23%
24%
23%
17%
30%
39%
25%
29%
32%
39%
27%
32%
48%
16%
48%
13%
8%
12%
10%
10%
10%
13%
18%
20%
13%
13%
11%
13%
14%
12%
23%
18%
9%
42%
19%
66%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
David Bakradze (n=1,495)
David Usupashvili (n=1,468)
Kakha Kaladze (n=1,480)
Grigol Vashadze (United Opposition) (n=1,492)
Giorgi Vashadze (For New Georgia) (n=1,492)
Nino Burjanadze (n=1,496)
Giorgi Gakharia (n=1,425)
Aleksandre Elisashvili (n=1,363)
Nika Melia (n=1,464)
Bidzina Ivanishvili (n=1,495)
Shalva Natelashvili (n=1,482)
Gigi Ugulava (n=1,489)
Irakli Gharibashvili (n=1,474)
Irma Inashvili (n=1,465)
Mamuka Khazaradze (n=1,404)
Archil Talakvadze (n=1,354)
Salome Zurabishvili (n=1,495)
Kakha Shartava (n=1,194)
Zurab Girchi Japaridze (n=1,404)
Levan Ioseliani (n=738)
Competent [5+4] Neither competent nor incompetent [3] Incompetent [2+1] Don't know/No answer
(Among those familiar with each politician or public figure)
Do you believe that democracy is the best possible form of government for our country or not?
35
58%
71%
13%
11%
6%
6%
23%
12%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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
What is your perception of the level of impact of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Georgia?
36
11%
15%
36%
35%
21%
22%
14%
10%
18%
17%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
CSOs have a great impact on government policy CSOs have some impact on government policy
CSOs have little impact on government policy CSOs have no impact on government policy
Don't know/No answer
During the past six months have you participated in any of the following activities?
37
3%
3%
2%
2%
<1%
96%
96%
97%
98%
99%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Attended a public meeting ortown hall
Attended a rally (political and/orsocial)
Volunteered without expectingcompensation
Signed a petition or demand,including online
Donated money to a politicalparty, non-governmental
organization, or civil societyorganization
Yes No Don't know/No answer
When you get together with your close relatives and friends, how often do you discuss politics and current affairs?
38
6%
16%
44%
33%
1%
During all or almost all of our get-togethers
During the majority of our get-togethers
During some of our get-togethers, but lessthan half
During none of our get-togethers
Don’t know/No answer
Governance
Do you think that the following services should be provided by local/municipal governments or by the central government?
40
35%
34%
30%
26%
25%
23%
17%
26%
25%
28%
27%
17%
25%
18%
18%
20%
19%
23%
23%
24%
26%
18%
18%
21%
21%
31%
24%
37%
3%
3%
2%
3%
4%
3%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Waste management
Water supply
Kindergartens
Social protections
Protection of forests
Taking care of the elderly anddisabled
School education
Definitely by local government Probably by local government Probably by central government
Definitely by central government Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, to what extent can people like you influence decisions made by the local government in your municipality?
41
16%
35%
20%
22%
7%
Definitely can influence
Somewhat can influence
Somewhat cannot influence
Definitely cannot influence
Don't know/No answer
What do you think are three biggest challenges for Georgia’s democratic development/future?
42
31%
28%
15%
12%
10%
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
5%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Unemployment
Economic problems
Wrong policies
Lost territories
Education problems
Freedom of speech
Replacing the current government
Protecting human rights
Low pensions
Strengthening Georgian Lari
Healthcare problems
Judicial independence
Caring about people
Price regulation
Low salaries
Migration
Fighting corruption
Free elections
Fighting crime
Relations with Russia
Nepotism
Agricultural problems
Development of business
Safety
Rule of law
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Spontaneous response; three responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than one percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
When you think about Georgian values, which value comes to your mind first?
43
22%
10%
10%
6%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
3%
24%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Georgian customs and traditions
Patriotism
Religion/Faith
Holiness of the family
Hospitality
Culture
Dignity
Support of each other
Language
Georgian wine
History
Folklore
Monuments
National consciousness
Other
Don't know/No answer
*Responses receiving less than one percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
(Spontaneous response)
Are you aware of the details surrounding the protests which took place on June 20, 2019?
44
77%
17%
3% 3%
Yes, I am aware of the protestsand the details
Yes, I am aware of the protestsbut not the details
No, I am not aware of theprotests or the details
Don't know/No answer
*On the night of June 20, clashes between government forces and demonstrators resulted in injuries to 240 people, including 80 police officers and
more than 30 journalists.
Do you believe the state abused its power or used excessive force against the protesters on June 20?
45
44%
24%
9%
11%
12%
Definitely believe
Somewhat believe
Somewhat disbelieve
Definitely disbelieve
Don't know/No answer
*On the night of June 20, clashes between government forces and demonstrators resulted in injuries to 240 people, including 80 police officers and
more than 30 journalists.
In your opinion, who is responsible for the events that took place on the night of June 20?
46
39%
24%
23%
14%
13%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
The Georgian Government
Everyone together
The Georgian Ministry of the Interior
Provocateurs hired to increase tensions
Opposition parties and politicians present at thedemonstration
Don't know/No answer
(Up to two responses permitted)
*On the night of June 20, clashes between government forces and demonstrators resulted in injuries to 240 people, including 80 police
officers and more than 30 journalists.
Local Government - Tbilisi
What are the two main problems that Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze needs to address?
48
23%
18%
16%
15%
14%
13%
11%
8%
7%
6%
6%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
5%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Environmental issues
Infrastructure
Roads
Construction
Public transport
Traffic jams
Unemployment
Unsanitary conditions
High utility taxes
City green spaces
Social problems
Stray dogs
Caring for the people
Lack of entertainment venues
Economic problems
Drinking water
Parking
Providing housing for internally displaced people
Taxi reform
Low pensions
Maintenance of apartment blocks
Education
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Residents of Tbilisi, n=453; spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than one percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
What are the two major accomplishments of Tbilisi Mayor KakhaKaladze’s Office?
49
22%
18%
11%
9%
7%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
6%
10%
27%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
New buses
Repairing roads
Improving infrastructure
Restoration of squares
Restoration of Old Tbilisi
Taxi reform
Restoration of the Kikvidze square
Restoration of bridges
Restoration of metro
Reparing sporting facilities
Improving the environment
Greening
Solving social problems
Repairing sewer system
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
(Residents of Tbilisi, n=453; spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
*Responses receiving less than two percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
Political Parties
Generally, are you familiar with the election program of the parties/candidates running in your city/district/village?
51
11%
13%
36%
36%
23%
24%
27%
26%
3%
1%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very familiar Somewhat familiar Somewhat unfamiliar Very unfamiliar Don't know/No answer
When deciding which political party to support, how important is it to you that a candidate visit your household or meet with you
in-person?
52
11% 30% 19% 13% 25% 2%Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very important Somewhat important Does not matter one way or another
Not especially important Not important at all Don't know/No answer
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is healthy for Georgia’s democracy to have multiple parties in
power?”
53
36%
32%
38%
36%
11%
13%
8%
9%
7%
10%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
Tell me how you feel about the following statement:“I am satisfied with the current state of democracy in Georgia”
54
9%
33%
27%
24%
6%
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know/No answer
Would it be harmful to your business or personal finances if you supported the political opposition?
55
13%
17%
17%
32%
20%
Very harmful
Somewhat harmful
Somewhat not harmful
Not harmful at all
Don't know/No answer
If 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? (Among those with a first-choice candidate, n=971)
56
23%
15%
5%
5%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
4%
32%
3%
4%
6%
4%
5%
2%
4%
3%
3%
1%
2%
2%
1%
60%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Georgian Dream
United National Movement - United Opposition
European Georgia - Free Democrats
Labor Party
Alliance of Patriots
Civil Movement
For New Georgia
Democratic Movement United Georgia
Lelo
Girchi
Development Movement
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First choice
Second choice
**Total includes first and second choice responses.
*Responses receiving less than one percent of First choice are collapsed into Other.
Which parties, if any, would you not vote for under any circumstances?
(Up to three responses permitted)
57
30%
26%
9%
9%
7%
7%
6%
5%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
31%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia
United National Movement – United Opposition
Girchi
Alliance of Patriots
Labor Party
Democratic Movement United Georgia
European Georgia - Free Democrats
Conservative Party
For New Georgia
Free Georgia
Lelo
Development Movement
Republican Party
Civil Movement
New Rights
Other
Don't know/No answer
If as a result of 2020 Parliamentary Elections to create a majority it would be necessary to form a coalition, which three political
parties would you like to see in a ruling coalition?
58
28%
25%
24%
14%
13%
13%
12%
11%
11%
4%
4%
11%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
European Georgia
United National Movement
Georgian Dream
Alliance of Patriots
United Democratic Movement
Labor Party
Lelo
Civic Movement
Development Movement
Girchi
Free Georgia
None
Don't know/No answer
(Up to three responses permitted)
Under-Represented Groups
How important or unimportant is it that all members of our country’s adult population, including women, youth, minorities and people with disabilities, are included in political decision
making?
60
43%
42%
40%
42%
7%
7%
4%
4%
6%
4%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant Don't know/No answer
If there are two candidates running for office and they have the same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a man and one
is a woman, which candidate are you more likely to support?
61
32%
31%
25%
28%
22%
24%
17%
17%
12%
13%
13%
9%
48%
50%
60%
57%
63%
64%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
2%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Man Woman Makes no difference Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, should there be more women in Georgian politics?
62
41%
37%
33%
31%
13%
19%
13%
14%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes, there should be more women in Georgian politics
There should be the same level of women in Georgian politics as there currently is
No, there should be less women in Georgian politics
Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, should there be more youth in Georgian politics?
63
68%
67%
19%
21%
6%
6%
7%
6%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes, there should be more youth in Georgian politics
There should be the same level of youth in Georgian politics as there currently is
No, there should be less youth in Georgian politics
Don't know/No answer
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?
64
44%
21%
25%
9%
More likely
Less likely
Makes no difference to me
Don't know/No answer
Which of the following, if any, would be most appealing to you?
65
33%
23%
19%
15%
1%
9%
New faces in new political parties
New faces in existing political parties
Experienced politicians becoming moreactive in existing parties
Young people forming new politicalparties/movements
None
Don't know/No answer
Elections
How likely or unlikely are ordinary people able to influence decisions made in our country?
67
20%
21%
26%
38%
16%
18%
31%
20%
7%
3%
Jun-19
Oct-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
Have you heard about the proportional electoral system?
68
68%
28%
4%
Yes
No
Don't know/No answer
If yes, do you support or oppose to switching to a fully proportional electoral system in Georgia?
69
47%
31%
7%
2%
13%
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents aware of the proportional electoral system, n=1,022)
Will the changes to the electoral legislation, specifically the introduction of a fully proportional parliamentary list, positively
or negatively affect democratic development in Georgia?
70
23%
35%7%
2%
33%
Very positively
Somewhat positively
Somewhat negatively
Very negatively
Don't know/No answer
Which component of a party’s pre-election program will most likely determine your vote in upcoming parliamentary elections?
71
61%
50%
20%
11%
11%
4%
4%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Economic policy
Healthcare and social security policy
Foreign policy
Judicial reform policy
Education policy
Environmental policy
None
Don't know/No answer
(Up to two responses permitted)
Do you agree or disagree that the Central Election Commission (CESKO) performs its work in a trustworthy manner?
72
26%
15%
15%
9%
15%
13%
43%
38%
35%
33%
33%
33%
12%
16%
21%
21%
21%
25%
6%
13%
14%
26%
21%
20%
13%
18%
15%
11%
10%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
* CESKO is the Georgian acronym for the Central Election Commission.
To what degree do you either agree or disagree with the following statements about the work of the CESKO?
73
18%
18%
33%
30%
23%
24%
16%
17%
10%
10%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The CESKO provides regularupdates and information on its
work to the public
The CESKO provides clear andunderstandable information tothe public about the election
process in Georgia
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
* CESKO is the Georgian acronym for the Central Election Commission.
What would increase your overall trust in the electoral process?
74
21%
16%
16%
12%
6%
4%
3%
1%
1%
1%
1%
38%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Justice
Objectivity
Transparency
Impartiality
Absence of fraud
Electronic voting
Foreign observers
Setting of electoral lists
Change in CESKO staff*
Other**
Nothing
Don't know/No answer
*CESKO is the Georgian acronym for the Central Election Commission.
**Responses receiving less than one percent of all mentions are collapsed into Other.
(Spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
Do you trust or distrust the opinion of local election observation organizations regarding whether an election was free, fair and
transparent?
75
14%
33%
20%
18%
8%
7%
Fully trust
Somewhat trust
Somewhat distrust
Fully distrust
I’m not familiar with the opinions of local election observation organizations
Don't know/No answer
Sources of Information
Which Georgian TV station’s news and political information do you trust the most?
(Spontaneous response; up to two responses permitted)
77
39%
18%
13%
6%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
14%
3%
53%
26%
27%
18%
6%
5%
3%
2%
6%
3%
14%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Imedi TV
Mtavari Arkhi
Rustavi 2
TV Pirveli
Georgian Public Broadcasting
Palitra TV
Adjara
Patriarch's Channel
Obiekt TV
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
*Responses receiving less than one percent of first response collapsed into Other.
Which TV talk show do you watch most frequently?
(Spontaneous response; up to three responses permitted)
78
25%
12%
6%
6%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
1%
1%
43%
4%
32%
22%
14%
13%
6%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
43%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Pirispir (Imedi)
Reaktsia (TV Pirveli)
Ghamis Aktsentebi (Mtavari Arkhi)
Ghamis Mtavari (Mtavari Arkhi)
Pirvelebi (TV Pirveli)
Kviris Interviu (GPB)
Khalkhis Politika (TV Pirveli)
Polimetri (TV Pirveli)
Pirispir (Adjara)
Akhali Kvira (GPB)
Spektri (Kavkasia)
Barieri (Kavkasia)
Paktori (Adjara)
Kviris Mtavari (Adjara)
Pirveli Auditoris (GPB)
None
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
*Responses receiving less than one percent of all responses collapsed into Other.
Which sources of information do you use for information about the current international situation?(Multiple responses permitted)
79
83%
21%
10%
5%
5%
3%
2%
1%
1%
5%
Georgian TV
Social media
Georgian internet news sites
Russian TV stations
Georgian print media
Georgian radio stations
Western TV
Russian internet news sites
Other
None/I do not seek such information
Respondents using
social media, n=315
- Facebook: 99%
- No answer: <1%
Which of these information channels do you trust most for information about the current international situation?
80
67%
10%
3%
1%
1%
2%
11%
5%
Georgian TV
Social media
Georgian internet news sites
Russian TV stations
Western TV
Other
None/I do not seek such information
Don't know/No answer
Respondents using
social media, n=148
- Facebook: 96%
- Western internet media: 4%
- No answer: <1%
Is Georgian mass media (TV, radio and press) free to express various political views?
81
20%
17%
22%
13%
10%
13%
14%
10%
15%
11%
13%
16%
14%
14%
17%
27%
22%
29%
30%
23%
18%
17%
19%
16%
45%
51%
53%
47%
41%
44%
35%
35%
37%
43%
39%
42%
38%
40%
56%
55%
59%
55%
53%
54%
51%
50%
44%
43%
16%
20%
14%
28%
28%
24%
26%
25%
23%
22%
22%
19%
25%
21%
14%
8%
7%
7%
7%
13%
20%
18%
21%
21%
3%
4%
2%
5%
13%
8%
14%
14%
11%
9%
11%
7%
9%
11%
3%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
5%
7%
6%
8%
16%
8%
9%
7%
7%
11%
11%
15%
14%
15%
15%
16%
14%
14%
10%
9%
10%
8%
9%
6%
6%
8%
10%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-05
Apr-06
Feb-07
Sep-07
Feb-08
Sep-08
Feb-09
Jun-09
Oct-09
Mar-10
Oct-10
May-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
Feb-14
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Totally free Somewhat free Not very free Not free at all Don't know/No answer
Why do you think that Georgian mass media is not free to express various political views?
(Among those believing that mass media is not free, n=438)
82
67%
13%
7%
13%
64%
20%
4%
4%
9%
76%
9%
5%
3%
8%
76%
9%
3%
1%
11%
71%
7%
10%
1%
11%
41%
15%
9%
2%
33%
45%
12%
13%
1%
28%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Government puts pressure on media
Media is corrupt
Media does not report bad news
Other
Don't know/No answer
Oct-19, n=438
Jun-19, n=414
Apr-18, n=373
Mar-17, n=368
Mar-16, n=248
Feb-15, n=125
Feb-14, n=312
How many times per week do you access the internet?
83
55%
56%
6%
4%
7%
6%
1%
3%
30%
31%
1%
<1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Every day 4-6 times per week 1-3 times per week Monthly Never Don't know/No answer
Where do you access the internet? (Internet users, n=1,041; multiple responses permitted)
84
87%
55%
28%
14%
1%
1%
90%
46%
22%
12%
1%
92%
38%
19%
5%
87%
26%
19%
4%
1%
2%
82%
24%
20%
4%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Home
Mobile phone
Work
Friends' house
Other
Don't know/No answer
Oct-19, n=1041
Jun-19, n=1024
Apr-18, n=893
Mar-17, n=866
Mar-16, n=766
In your opinion, will the editorial policy of Rustavi 2 change due to the change in ownership?
85
40%
31%
7%
5%
18%
Definitely yes
Somewhat yes
Somewhat no
Definitely no
Don't know/No answer
Which social media sites do you use most often? (Internet users, n=1,041; up to three spontaneous responses permitted)
86
92%
20%
7%
2%
2%
<1%
5%
1%
89%
16%
5%
2%
1%
1%
7%
3%
85%
8%
2%
3%
1%
9%
3%
87%
16%
1%
3%
1%
7%
3%
83%
32%
2%
4%
1%
2%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Odnoklassniki
Vkontakte
YouTube
None
Don't know/No answer
Oct-19, n=1041
Jun-19, n=1024
Apr-18, n=893
Mar-17, n=866
Mar-16, n=766
Demographics
Demographics46%
54%
22%
34%
44%
92%
4%
3%
1%
2%
36%
17%
45%
7%
3%
9%
9%
19%
6%
13%
22%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 years
30-49 years
50 years and older
Georgian
Armenian
Azeri
Other
Unfinished secondary or less
Secondary
Vocational
Higher, incomplete higher
Blue collar
Farmer
White collar
Executive
Retired
Student
Homemaker
Unemployed
Self-employed
GEN
DER
AG
EETH
NIC
ITY
ED
UC
ATIO
NO
CC
UPATIO
N
88
Demographics
89
90%
6%
3%
<1%
1%
30%
27%
43%
30%
9%
7%
11%
4%
9%
3%
9%
15%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Orthodox
Muslim
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
Tbilisi
Other town
Rural area
Tbilisi
Kakheti
Shida Kartli
Kvemo Kartli
Samtskhe-Javakheti
Ajara
Guria
Samegrelo
Imereti
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
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