Sinus Study 2024: German Teens Cite Wars as Top Concern

Despite fears over global issues like wars and extremism, 79% of teenagers remain optimistic about their personal futures.

The 2024 Sinus Youth Study shows 59% of German teens identify wars as their greatest concern, up from 53% the previous year.
Populism and extremism were the second most-cited concerns, with 42% of respondents expressing worry about these issues.
Environmental issues, including pollution (42%) and climate change (41%), also rank high on the list of teenage worries.
While 79% of teens are optimistic about their personal futures, only 46% are hopeful about Germany's future, and 38% about the world's future.
The study surveyed 2,000 German teens aged 14 to 17 between September and October 2024, highlighting a mix of global anxieties and personal resilience.