Islamabad: A new survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan has revealed that 84% of Pakistanis perceive global warming as a serious threat to mankind, a figure slightly above the global consensus which stands at 80%. The WIN Worldviews Survey 2026, which spanned 44 countries, highlights a marginal difference between Pakistani men and women, with 84% of men and 83% of women sharing this concern.

According to Gilani Research Foundation, the survey underscores a pervasive global anxiety about climate change, with 51% of respondents globally expressing total agreement and 29% somewhat agreeing on the seriousness of the threat posed by global warming. The survey, carried out among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults in Pakistan, further detailed that 50% of Pakistanis totally agree with the statement, while 34% somewhat agree.

Despite a small gender disparity in Pakistan, the concern remains widespread, with the country ranking just above the global average in terms of apprehension about climate change. Pakistani men and women show similar levels of concern, in contrast to the global trend where women express slightly higher levels of concern than men.

In an international context, Pakistan’s concern level places it alongside nations with high anxiety over global warming, such as Thailand and Indonesia, and above countries like Brazil and Germany. The survey, which involved telephonic interviews across urban and rural areas, was conducted from December 2025 to January 2026 and carries an error margin of approximately ± 2-3 percent.