Just over a quarter of the world’s population would be reluctant to get a Covid-19 vaccine, according to a global survey.
The survey, conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum, surveyed 20,000 people in 27 countries, and found that 74% of respondents would be vaccinated when the drug becomes available.
About 26% showed little interest, which is “significant,” according to the study.
“The 26% deficit in vaccine confidence is significant enough to compromise the efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine implementation,” said Arnaud Bernaert, director of Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare.
“It is critical that governments and the private sector come together to build trust, and ensure that manufacturing capacity meets the global supply of a Covid-19 vaccination program,” he said.
China had the strongest support for vaccination, with 97% of respondents saying they would get immunized.
Russians showed the least interest, with only 54% willing to get vaccinated against the disease.
In the United States, 67% said they would get the vaccine, while 33% disagreed with the idea.
Only 40% of all respondents expect a vaccine to be available this year.
In Mexico, 75% showed interest in getting the vaccine, while 25% showed little or no interest in getting it.