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Public Opinion SurveyResidents of Georgia
June-July 2020
Detailed Methodology
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• 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 across Georgia between June 4 and July 2, 2020 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.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used with the random route and next birthday respondent 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 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 66 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.
Georgian Government COVID-19 Pandemic Response
To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s response to COVID-19?
4
41% 38% 13% 7% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer
Please evaluate these institutions by effectiveness in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia
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64%
55%
46%
39%
23%
30%
36%
35%
36%
34%
5%
6%
13%
14%
27%
1%
2%
2%
4%
9%
1%
1%
3%
7%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
National Center forDisease Control (NCDC)
Ministry of Health
Office of the PrimeMinister
The Patriarchate ofGeorgia
Parliament of Georgia
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective
Very ineffective Don’t know/No answer
To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s efforts to address the economic consequences of COVID-19?
6
19% 37% 24% 18% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer
To what extent are you satisfied with the government’s social programs to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19?
7
21% 37% 22% 17% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know/No answer
To what extent were you informed about the ways and measures to keep yourself safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
8
72% 24% 2%2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Fully informed Somewhat informed Somewhat uninformed
Totally uninformed Don't know/No answer
To what extent do you approve of the Georgian Orthodox Church’s decision to hold religious rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic?
9
37% 32% 14% 8% 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Fully approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Fully disapprove Don't know/No answer
Which foreign countries have been most helpful to our country’s dealing with COVID-19?
10
47%
6%
4%
1%
1%
3%
15%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
USA
China
European Union
Germany
Turkey
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
* Countries named by less than one percent are merged into “other.”
(First spontaneous response displayed)
To what extent has COVID-19 been a concern for you?
11
17% 44% 38% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Very serious Somewhat serious Not at all serious Don't know/No answer
Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic situation in Georgia has …
13
1% 2% 15% 42% 40% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
How would you describe the current economic situation of your household?
14
2%
2%
37%
32%
43%
43%
17%
22%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-19
Jun-20
Very good Somewhat good Somewhat bad Very bad Don’t know/No answer
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, how has the economic situation of your household changed?
15
3% 29% 42% 25% <1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-20
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
National Outlook
In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
17
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%
38%
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%
53%
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% 9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/ No answer
In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
(Disaggregated by age and settlement type)
18
41%
40%
36%
40%
38%
36%
52%
51%
55%
52%
50%
57%
7%
9%
9%
9%
12%
7%
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Rural
Urban
Tbilisi
AG
ESETT
LEM
EN
T
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
What is the most important problem facing our country today?
19
46%
17%
10%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Economy—unemployment
Economy—cost of living, high prices
Poverty
Economy—other/general
Covid-19 pandemic
Occupied territories
Internal conflicts
Education
Healthcare
Corruption
Social services/benefits
Agriculture
Current government
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)
* Problems named by less than 1% merged into "other"
What is the most important problem facing your town/village?
20
31%
10%
9%
9%
5%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
11%
1%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Unemployment
Roads
Economy
Drinking water
Ecology
Poverty
High prices
Social problems
Agriculture
Lack of tourists
Irrigation
Traffic jams
Low salaries
Sewer systems
Gas supply
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)
* Problems named by less than 1% merged into "other"
What is the most important problem facing your household?
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29%
17%
7%
5%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
5%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Unemployment
Economy
Low salaries
High prices
Poverty
Health issues
Bank debt
Social problems
Ecology
Low pensions
Illness of a family member
Emigration
Poor living conditions
Expensive medication
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)
* Problems named by less than 1% merged into "other"
Government and Institutions
What is the main accomplishment of the current government, if any?
(One spontaneous answer)
23
25%
7%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
15%
32%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Fight against Coronavirus
Healthcare reform
Freedom of speech
Infrastructure
Democracy
Stability
Education reform
Roads
Increase of pensions
Visa-free travel
Improving the economy
Protection of human rights
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
* Accomplishments named by less than 1% merged into "other"
What is the biggest failure of the current government, if any?
(One spontaneous answer)
24
9%
7%
6%
6%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
7%
3%
36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
False promises
Economic decline
Unemployment
June 20, 2019 events*
Occupied territories
Rising poverty
Cohabitation
Rising prices on product
Not punishing members of UNM
Loss of confidence
Currency devaluation
General disappointment
Injustice
Growth of corruption
Lack of professionalism
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
* - On June 20, 2019, government forces violently suppressed opposition street protests over a situation in which a Russian MP was
permitted to address a gathering of international parliamentarians from the Speaker’s Chair in Parliament.
** Failures named by less than 1% merged into "other."
In your opinion, what is the most successful reform adopted by the current parliament within the last year, if any?
(One spontaneous answer)
25
13%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
6%
9%
60%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Healthcare reform
Education reform
Fight against COVID-19
Increase of pensions
Visa-free travel
Parliamentary reform
Agricultural assistance
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
* Successful reforms named by less than 1% merged into "other."
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:
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89%
85%
71%
65%
62%
59%
53%
50%
49%
46%
43%
36%
34%
34%
33%
32%
32%
30%
25%
8%
11%
26%
26%
33%
37%
41%
46%
45%
51%
50%
61%
56%
58%
37%
52%
53%
47%
46%
4%
4%
4%
9%
5%
4%
6%
4%
7%
3%
8%
3%
11%
8%
30%
16%
16%
23%
29%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Georgian army
The Patriarchate of Georgia
Georgian media
House of Justice
Police
Prime Minister’s office
Local authorities
Government (Cabinet of ministers)
Public education system
Georgian Parliament
Central Election Commission
President’s Office
National Bank
Political parties
State Audit Office
Prosecutor’s Office
Courts
Governors
Trade unions
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
How do you assess performance of the following institutions in terms of openness and transparency?
27
18%
15%
12%
10%
9%
6%
5%
5%
40%
43%
39%
40%
39%
27%
25%
24%
27%
24%
32%
30%
37%
33%
34%
33%
12%
11%
14%
14%
13%
26%
23%
23%
3%
8%
3%
7%
3%
7%
13%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Prime Minister’s Office
Ministry of Justice
Local authorities
Police
Government of Georgia
President’s Office
Court system
Prosecutor’s Office
Very open and transparent Somewhat open and transparent Somewhat not open and transparent
Not at all open and transparent Don't know/No answer
How do you feel about the direction of each of the following issues during the past year?
28
40%
37%
34%
27%
24%
23%
23%
22%
12%
39%
42%
43%
42%
43%
36%
36%
36%
23%
18%
17%
21%
27%
26%
35%
35%
33%
64%
3%
4%
2%
4%
8%
5%
6%
9%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Freedom of speech
Media independence
Individual human rights
Democracy
National security
Education
Fighting crime
Fighting corruption
Economy
Progressed Neither progressed nor regressed Regressed Don’t know/No answer
What is your perception of the level of impact of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on government policy in Georgia?
29
11%
15%
11%
36%
35%
32%
21%
22%
27%
14%
10%
16%
18%
17%
15%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
NGOs have a great impact on government policy NGOs have some impact on government policy
NGOs have little impact on government policy NGOs have no impact on government policy
Don't know/No answer
What do you think is the biggest challenge for Georgia’s democratic development/future?
30
9%
6%
5%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
8%
41%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Economic development
Unemployment
Return of lost territories
Problems in education
Freedom of speech
Fight against corruption
Adherence to democratic principles
Restoration of justice
The rule of law
Democratic elections
Protection of human rights
Freedom of the media
Change of government
Strengthening currency
Overcoming poverty
Reduction of crime
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)
*Challenges named by less than 1% merged into "other."
Do you believe that democracy is the best possible form of government for our country or not?
31
58%
71%
65%
13%
11%
17%
6%
6%
6%
23%
12%
11%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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
Political Parties and Platforms
What will be the most important factor in determining your vote?
33
18% 21% 42% 13% 7%Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Party Candidate
Party and candidate platform or program Party and candidate promises
Don't know/No answer
Generally, are you familiar or unfamiliar with the election programs of the parties and candidates running in your city,
district or village?
34
11%
13%
16%
36%
36%
41%
23%
24%
22%
27%
26%
20%
3%
1%
2%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very familiar Somewhat familiar Somewhat unfamiliar Very unfamiliar Don't know/No answer
Which component of a party’s pre-election program will most likely determine your vote in the upcoming parliamentary
elections?
35
62%
48%
15%
12%
12%
3%
<1%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Economic policy
Healthcare and social security policy
Foreign policy
Vision for judicial reform
Education policy
Environmental policy
Agricultural program
None
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents were allowed to submit two answers)
Do you believe that at least one political party in Georgia represents your interests?
36
23%
41%
18%
12%
6%
Completely yes
Somewhat yes
Somewhat no
Completely no
Don't know/No answer
Do you believe that at least one political party in Georgia represents your interests?
(Disaggregated by age and settlement type)
37
20%
23%
23%
25%
24%
18%
41%
37%
44%
43%
38%
40%
16%
21%
17%
17%
18%
21%
13%
12%
11%
8%
15%
14%
11%
6%
5%
6%
5%
8%
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Rural
Urban
Tbilisi
AG
ESETT
LEM
EN
T
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Completely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Completely no 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”
38
9%
14%
33%
41%
27%
25%
24%
17%
6%
3%
Oct-19
Jun-20
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”
(Disaggregated by age and settlement type)
39
14%
13%
14%
15%
14%
11%
41%
45%
37%
41%
41%
41%
28%
21%
27%
27%
25%
23%
15%
19%
17%
13%
19%
22%
2%
2%
5%
4%
2%
3%
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Rural
Urban
Tbilisi
AG
ESETT
LEM
EN
T
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Is it healthy for Georgia’s democracy to have multiple parties in
power?”
40
36%
32%
34%
38%
36%
39%
11%
13%
13%
8%
9%
6%
7%
10%
9%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
How likely or unlikely is it that ordinary people are able to influence decisions made in our country?
41
20%
21%
16%
26%
38%
40%
16%
18%
22%
31%
20%
19%
7%
3%
4%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust Georgia’s political parties?
42
21%
64%
11%
3%
Completely distrust
Neither trust nor distrust
Completely trust
Don't know/No answer
To what extent are your interests represented by the political system (government, parliament, political parties) in Georgia?
43
10%
49%21%
14%
7%
Completely represented
Represented to some extent
Somewhat not represented
Completely not represented
Don't know/No answer
Have you heard about the March 8, 2020 agreement to change the electoral system so that parliament will have 120 proportional
seats and 30 majoritarian seats?
44
54%34%
12%
Yes, I have heard
No, I have not heard
Don't know/No answer
Have you heard about the March 8, 2020 agreement to change the electoral system so that parliament will have 120 proportional seats and
30 majoritarian seats? (Disaggregated by age and settlement type)
45
43%
50%
63%
51%
52%
61%
43%
38%
26%
37%
35%
28%
14%
12%
11%
12%
13%
11%
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Rural
Urban
Tbilisi
AG
ESETT
LEM
EN
T
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes, I have heard No, I have not heard Don't know/No answer
If yes, do you support or oppose adopting the revised electoral system in Georgia?
46
41%
36%
8%
5%
11%
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents aware of the 8th March agreement, n=813)
Will the changes to electoral legislation, specifically the increase of proportional parliamentary seats from 77 to 120, positively or
negatively affect democratic development in Georgia?
47
15%
39%
11%
3%
32%
Very positively
Somewhat positively
Somewhat negatively
Very negatively
Don't know/No answer
If parliamentary elections were held this coming Sunday, for which party would you vote? (First choice)
If your first-choice party would not be on the ballot, who would you vote for instead? (Second choice)
48
33%
16%
5%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
17%
11%
2%
4%
6%
4%
5%
4%
3%
3%
1%
2%
1%
3%
1%
52%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia
United National Movement – United Opposition
European Georgia - Free Democrats
For New Georgia – Strategy Aghmashenebeli
Alliance of Patriots
Labor Party
Civic Movement
Lelo for Georgia
Girchi
Democratic Movement United Georgia
For Victorious Georgia
Other
None
Don't know
Refused
First choice
Second choice
* Only parties named by at least one percent are displayed.
Which parties, if any, would you not vote for under any circumstances?
(Respondents allowed to provide multiple responses)
49
29%
25%
16%
12%
9%
9%
9%
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
<1%
18%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
United National Movement – United Opposition
Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia
Girchi
Alliance of Patriots
Labor Party
For Justice
Democratic Movement United Georgia
European Georgia - Free Democrats
Conservative Party
For Victorious Georgia
Lelo for Georgia
For New Georgia – Strategy Aghmashenebeli
Free Georgia
Republican Party
Civic Movement
Other
Don't know/No answer
Refused to answer
I am going to read you the names of Georgian politicians as well as public and spiritual figures. Please tell me your opinion of them:
50
89%
74%
63%
57%
53%
42%
41%
41%
40%
37%
36%
34%
34%
32%
32%
30%
28%
27%
25%
17%
14%
13%
6%
17%
31%
37%
40%
51%
51%
52%
50%
50%
54%
47%
52%
58%
62%
60%
63%
57%
66%
72%
54%
73%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
5%
4%
1%
3%
14%
3%
5%
7%
5%
6%
7%
7%
8%
7%
9%
12%
9%
15%
11%
10%
7%
11%
8%
13%
9%
10%
18%
11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II
Amiran Gamkrelidze
Giorgi Gakharia
Kakha Kaladze
David Bakradze (European GEO)
Shalva Natelashvili
Bidzina Ivanishvili
Grigol Vashadze (United Opposition)
Giorgi Vashadze (For New Georgia)
David Usupashvili
Nika Melia
Aleko Elisashvili
Archil Talakvadze
Gigi Ugulava
Salome Zurabishvili
Irakli Okruashvili
Irma Inashvili
Mamuka Khazaradze
Nino Burjanadze
Eka Beselia
Badri Japharidze
Zurab Girchi Japaridze
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard the name Don't know/No answer
International Relations
How would you evaluate the current state of the relationship between Georgia and the following countries?
52
94%
93%
84%
78%
71%
68%
64%
50%
6%
3%
3%
5%
9%
14%
13%
17%
20%
8%
2%
1%
7%
9%
10%
14%
10%
15%
84%
2%
3%
3%
5%
5%
5%
10%
14%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
United States
European Union
Ukraine
Turkey
Armenia
Azerbaijan
China
Iran
Russia
Good Neither good nor bad Bad No answer
Which of these countries do you consider the greatest political/economic partners to Georgia? Which of these countries pose the greatest
political/economic threat?(Multiple responses accepted)
53
65%
51%
22%
8% 7%4% 4% 4%
1% 2%
7%
51%
37%
18%21%
11%
5%
11%
6%
2% 1%
9%
2% <1% 1%
6% 5%3% 3%
82%
5%
1%
10%
2%<1 % 1%
7%
2% 2%5%
70%
3% 3%
19%
UnitedStates
EuropeanUnion
Ukraine Turkey Azerbaijan Armenia China Russia Iran None Don'tknow/Noanswer
Political partners Economic partners Political threats Economic threats
How do you rate the current government’s handling of Georgia’s relationship with Russia?
54
17%
14%
15%
4%
7%
7%
6%
42%
45%
39%
30%
26%
27%
33%
18%
18%
24%
31%
30%
32%
29%
8%
11%
11%
23%
22%
24%
23%
15%
11%
11%
12%
15%
10%
9%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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?
55
12%
11%
11%
16%
16%
14%
41%
47%
37%
37%
36%
45%
32%
28%
36%
32%
33%
29%
10%
9%
8%
8%
11%
9%
5%
4%
8%
7%
4%
4%
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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 toward Georgia is over or is it still going on?
56
2%
2%
2%
5%
7%
3%
7%
4%
23%
19%
20%
7%
6%
9%
10%
5%
4%
6%
10%
11%
11%
14%
18%
12%
17%
10%
19%
26%
18%
16%
21%
19%
23%
17%
15%
18%
84%
82%
82%
74%
69%
72%
65%
78%
47%
44%
49%
71%
67%
67%
60%
71%
77%
72%
4%
6%
5%
7%
6%
13%
11%
8%
11%
11%
13%
6%
6%
5%
7%
7%
4%
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
Jun-20
It is over and unlikely to resume It is over but likely to resume It is still going on Don't know/No answer
Do you support or oppose further dialogue with Russia?
57
78%
84%
78%
73%
74%
83%
82%
82%
76%
65%
59%
53%
47%
46%
48%
40%
15%
12%
16%
17%
19%
11%
13%
11%
16%
20%
24%
29%
30%
29%
26%
35%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
4%
4%
6%
7%
7%
9%
8%
2%
1%
2%
4%
3%
2%
2%
3%
4%
8%
10%
10%
12%
12%
12%
14%
3%
2%
2%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
3%
3%
2%
4%
5%
5%
3%
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
Jun-20
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
Do you support or oppose Georgia joining NATO?
58
70%
49%
45%
54%
50%
55%
55%
61%
59%
65%
63%
61%
58%
57%
55%
56%
50%
49%
51%
56%
17%
23%
23%
21%
22%
19%
22%
19%
20%
17%
19%
19%
22%
21%
24%
26%
26%
19%
20%
22%
4%
7%
9%
6%
6%
5%
6%
5%
4%
4%
6%
5%
5%
6%
7%
6%
9%
6%
8%
6%
4%
10%
12%
6%
9%
9%
6%
5%
6%
5%
5%
6%
8%
9%
9%
7%
9%
13%
11%
7%
6%
11%
10%
13%
13%
12%
11%
10%
11%
9%
7%
8%
7%
7%
5%
5%
6%
13%
10%
8%
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
Jun-20
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
What is the main benefit of joining NATO?
59
19%
18%
12%
9%
7%
6%
4%
2%
1%
1%
2%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Security
Defense
Strengthened economy
Return of lost territories
Millitary support
Stability
Better future
Education
Visa liberalization
Strengthened democracy
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents supporting Georgia joining NATO, spontaneous response, n=1,172)
* Responses totaling less than one percent are merged into “Other.”
What is the biggest obstacle in the way of Georgia joining NATO?
60
41%
35%
11%
11%
7%
8%
23%
26%
1%
1%
17%
19%
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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?
61
47%
51%
31%
30%
22%
19%
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Georgia should join only when the occupied regions are fully reintegrated.
Georgia should join, even if occupied regions are not fully reintegrated.
Don't know/No answer
Do you support Georgia joining the European Union?
62
67%
67%
70%
62%
63%
64%
59%
57%
59%
64%
21%
20%
18%
23%
22%
26%
26%
18%
21%
23%
3%
2%
3%
4%
5%
3%
6%
4%
5%
4%
2%
2%
4%
5%
6%
3%
3%
8%
5%
3%
7%
8%
5%
6%
4%
3%
6%
13%
10%
6%
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
Jun-20
Fully support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Don't know/No answer
What is the main benefit of joining the European Union?
(Respondents who support Georgia joining the European Union, spontaneous response, n=1,302)
63
43%
8%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Strengthened economy
Visa liberalization
Defence
Better future
Security
Education
Job creation
Millitary support
Return of lost territories
Tourism development
Strengthened democracy
Stability
Other
Don't know/No answer
* Responses totaling less than one percent are merged into “Other.”
In your opinion, what should Georgia’s foreign policy course be?
64
22%
23%
27%
30%
27%
37%
52%
53%
50%
47%
49%
45%
11%
12%
11%
8%
12%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
11%
9%
9%
13%
10%
10%
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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
Local Governance
When you get together with your close relatives and friends, how often do you discuss politics and current affairs?
66
6%
5%
16%
18%
44%
42%
33%
34%
1%
1%
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
During all or almost all of our get-togethers During the majority of our get-togethers
During some of our get-togethers, but less than half During none of our get-togethers
Don't know/No answer
How much do you trust or distrust Georgia's local government bodies (Mayor’s Office/Sakrebulo)?
67
16%
45%
19%
16%
4%
Fully trust
Somewhat trust
Somewhat distrust
Fully distrust
Don't know/No answer
How much do you trust or distrust Georgia's local government bodies (Mayor’s Office/Sakrebulo)?
68
16%
6%
5%
12%
21%
29%
11%
24%
21%
1%
44%
53%
38%
45%
55%
43%
55%
35%
46%
45%
20%
28%
41%
18%
13%
14%
19%
20%
11%
13%
16%
12%
17%
23%
11%
9%
15%
18%
21%
8%
5%
2%
2%
5%
3%
2%
34%
Tbilisi, n=453
Kakheti, n=131
Shida Kartli, n=106
Kvemo Kartli, n=167
Samtskhe-Javakheti, n=63
Adjara, n=139
Guria, n=47
Samegrelo, n=138
Imereti, n=222
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, n=36*
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Fully trust Somewhat trust Somewhat distrust Fully distrust Don't know/No answer
* Due to the small sample size n, results should be interpreted with caution.
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local Sakrebulo'sperformance?
69
13%
44%
20%
16%
7%
Fully satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Fully dissatisfied
Don't know/No answer
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local Sakrebulo'sperformance?
70
10%
9%
3%
10%
27%
24%
12%
24%
17%
1%
44%
51%
38%
39%
49%
48%
58%
34%
44%
44%
21%
24%
41%
24%
12%
16%
12%
17%
14%
17%
16%
14%
18%
21%
13%
8%
18%
19%
19%
5%
10%
1%
6%
5%
7%
6%
34%
Tbilisi, n=453
Kakheti, n=131
Shida Kartli, n=106
Kvemo Kartli, n=167
Samtskhe-Javakheti, n=63
Adjara, n=139
Guria, n=47
Samegrelo, n=138
Imereti, n=222
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, n=36*
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied
Fully dissatisfied Don't know/No answer
* Due to the small sample size n, results should be interpreted with caution.
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local Mayor’s Office performance?
71
14%
44%
22%
14%
6%
Fully satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Fully dissatisfied
Don't know/No answer
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the performance of your local Mayor’s Office?
72
16%
5%
3%
7%
31%
25%
16%
20%
15%
1%
45%
52%
40%
47%
45%
47%
51%
37%
46%
6%
23%
26%
38%
26%
15%
18%
17%
18%
12%
32%
9%
15%
20%
15%
9%
6%
16%
22%
20%
7%
7%
2%
5%
5%
3%
7%
54%
Tbilisi, n=453
Kakheti, n=131
Shida Kartli, n=106
Kvemo Kartli, n=167
Samtskhe-Javakheti,n=63
Adjara, n=139
Guria, n=47
Samegrelo, n=138
Imereti, n=222
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, n=36*
Fully satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied
Fully dissatisfied Don't know/No answer
* Due to the small sample size n, results should be interpreted with caution.
Tbilisi Residents
What are the two main problems that Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze needs to address?
(Residents of Tbilisi, n=453; respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers)
74
29%
17%
15%
15%
14%
9%
8%
7%
6%
4%
2%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
12%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Environment/pollution
Illegal construction
Poor infrastructure/roads
Public transport
Traffic jams
Unemployment
Green zones
Lack of attention to socially vulnerable people
Low level of economy
Lack of attention to the old town districts
Parks, squares
Review of social benefits packages
Stray dogs
Illegal car parking
Rehabilitation of damaged houses
Pensions increase
No leisure centers for children
None
Other
Don't know/No answer
* Responses totaling less than one percent are merged into “Other.”
What are the two major accomplishments of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze’s Office?
(Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers, Residents of Tbilisi, n=453)
75
20%
20%
19%
19%
5%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
10%
6%
26%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Introduced new municipal transport
Repaired roads
New squares, gardens
Regulated city infrastructure
Cared for city landscaping
New sport fields
Cared for the population
Provided flats for families
Helped with supplies for kindergartens
Restored Mziuri
Social assistance
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
* Responses totaling less than one percent are merged into “Other.”
Electoral Administration
Do you agree or disagree that the Central Election Commission performs its work in a trustworthy manner?
77
26%
15%
15%
9%
15%
13%
16%
43%
38%
35%
33%
33%
33%
38%
12%
16%
21%
21%
21%
25%
22%
6%
13%
14%
26%
21%
20%
18%
13%
18%
15%
11%
10%
9%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
To what degree do you either agree or disagree with the following statements about the work of the Central Election Commission (CEC)?
78
17%
17%
34%
32%
24%
26%
14%
15%
11%
11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The CEC provides regularupdates and information on its
work to the public
The CEC provides clear andunderstandable information tothe public about the election
process in Georgia
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagreeStrongly disagree Don't know/No answer
What would increase your overall trust in the electoral process?
79
17%
13%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2%
2%
42%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
More transparency
Fair elections
Fulfilled promises
No falsifications
More observers
Objectivity
No bribes
Electronic voting
No pressure on voters
High voter turnout
Equal conditions
Other
Nothing
Don't know/No answer
* Responses totaling less than one percent are merged into “Other.”
(Respondents were allowed to submit one spontaneous answer)
Do you trust or distrust the opinion of local election observation organizations regarding whether an election was free, fair and
transparent?
80
14%
17%
33%
42%
20%
18%
18%
13%
8%
7%
7%
3%
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Fully trust Somewhat trust
Somewhat distrust Fully distrust
I’m not familiar with the opinions of these organizations. Don't know/No answer
Underrepresented 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?
82
43%
42%
41%
40%
42%
41%
7%
7%
10%
4%
4%
4%
6%
4%
4%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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?
83
32%
31%
25%
28%
22%
24%
21%
17%
17%
12%
13%
13%
9%
12%
48%
50%
60%
57%
63%
64%
67%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
2%
1%
Feb-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Apr-18
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Man Woman Makes no difference to me Don't know/No answer
Currently, women comprise 14 percent of the members of parliament in Georgia. In your opinion, should there be more or
fewer women in Georgian politics?
84
41%
37%
45%
33%
31%
34%
13%
19%
11%
13%
14%
10%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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 as there currently is
No, there should be less women in Georgian politics
Don't know/No answer
*In June and October, 2019 surveys the wording of question was: “In your opinion, should there be more women in Georgian politics?”
In your opinion, should there be more youth in Georgian politics?
85
68%
67%
65%
19%
21%
22%
6%
6%
9%
7%
6%
4%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
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 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?
86
44%
50%
21%
21%
25%
22%
9%
7%
Oct-19
Jun-20
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
More likely Less likely Makes no difference to me Don't know/No answer
Media
Which Georgian TV station’s news and political information do you trust the most?
(Respondents permitted to supply two spontaneous answers)
88
40%
16%
14%
8%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
13%
1%
55%
25%
36%
19%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
13%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Imedi TV
Mtavari Arkhi
Rustavi 2
TV Pirveli
Georgian Public Broadcasting
Formula
Palitra News
Obiektivi
Maestro
Adjara
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First mention
All mentions
Which sources of information do you use for information about the current international situation?
(Multiple responses accepted)
89
85%
33%
10%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
4%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Georgian TV
Social media
Georgian internet news sites
Russian TV stations
Georgian print media
Georgian radio stations
Western TV
Other
None - I don’t seek information about the current
international situation
Don't know/No answer
Respondents using
social media, n=491
- Facebook – 100%
- Instagram – <1%
Is Georgian Mass Media (TV, radio and press) free to express various political views?
90
20%17%
22%13%
10%13%14%
10%15%
11%13%
16%14%14%
17%27%
22%29%30%
23%18%17%19%
16%21%
45%51%
53%47%
41%44%
35%35%
37%43%39%
42%38%40%
56%55%
59%55%53%
54%51%
50%44%
43%50%
16%20%
14%28%
28%24%
26%25%
23%22%
22%19%
25%21%
14%8%7%
7%7%
13%20%
18%21%
21%16%
3%4%2%5%
13%8%
14%14%
11%9%
11%7%9%
11%3%
1%1%
1%1%
3%5%
7%6%
8%7%
16%8%9%7%7%
11%11%
15%14%15%15%16%14%14%
10%9%
10%8%9%
6%6%
8%10%
12%6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-05Apr-06Feb-07Sep-07Feb-08Sep-08Feb-09Jun-09Oct-09Mar-10Oct-10May-11Nov-11Mar-12Nov-12Feb-13May-13Feb-14Feb-15Mar-16Mar-17Apr-18Jun-19Oct-19Jun-20
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?
(Percentage of respondents holding this opinion)
91
58%
19%
9%
2%
12%
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%
Government puts pressure on media
Media is corrupt
Media does not report bad news
Other
Don't know/No answer
Jun-20, n=341
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?
92
55%
56%
62%
6%
4%
5%
7%
6%
5%
1%
3%
2%
30%
31%
25%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Jun-19
Oct-19
Jun-20
Every day 4-6 times per week 1-3 times per week Less than weekly Never Don't know/No answer
Where do you access the internet? (Internet users, multiple responses accepted)
93
85%
46%
23%
12%
1%
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%
Home
Mobile phone
Work
Friend's house
Other
Don't know/No answer
Jun-20, n=1122
Oct-19, n=1041
Jun-19, n=1024
Apr-18, n=893
Mar-17, n=866
Mar-16, n=766
Which social media sites do you use most often? (Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers, Internet users)
94
94%
22%
5%
2%
<1%
3%
1%
92%
20%
2%
2%
7%
5%
1%
89%
16%
1%
1%
5%
2%
7%
3%
85%
3%
1%
8%
2%
9%
3%
87%
3%
1%
16%
1%
7%
3%
83%
4%
1%
32%
2%
2%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Odnoklasniki
Vkontakte
None
Don't know/Refuse to answer
Jun-20, n=1122
Oct-19, n=1041
Jun-19, n=1024
Apr-18, n=893
Mar-17, n=866
Mar-16, n=766
Demographics
Demographics47%
53%
20%
36%
44%
95%
2%
2%
1%
2%
40%
16%
42%
8%
2%
9%
10%
18%
3%
13%
28%
10%
Male
Female
18-29 years
30-49 years
50 years and older
Georgian
Armenian
Azeri
Other
Unfinished secondary
Secondary
Vocational
Higher, incomplete higher
Blue collar
Farmer
White collar
Executive
Retired
Student
Homemaker
Unemployed
Self-employed
GENDER
AG
EETH
NIC
ITY
EDUCATIO
NO
CCU
PATIO
N
96
Demographics
97
92%
5%
3%
1%
30%
27%
43%
30%
9%
7%
11%
4%
9%
3%
9%
15%
2%
Orthodox
Muslim
Other
None
Tbilisi
Other town
Rural area
Tbilisi
Kakheti
Shida Kartli
Kvemo Kartli
Samtskhe-Javakheti
Ajara
Guria
Samegrelo
Imereti
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
RELIG
ION
SET
TLEM
EN
TTYPE
REG
ION
S
