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Public Opinion Survey: Residents of Armenia
July 23–August 15, 2018
Detailed Methodology
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• The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene from Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the Center
for Insights in Survey Research. The field work was carried out by the Armenian Sociological Association.
• Data was collected throughout Armenia between July 23 and August 15, 2018, through face-to-face interviews in
respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,200 permanent residents of Armenia older than the age of 18 and eligible to vote. It is
representative of the general population by age, gender, region and size/type settlement.
• Sampling frame: Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, age
and gender.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used, with the random route and next birthday respondent selection
procedures.
• Stage one: All districts of Armenia are grouped into 11 regions. The survey was conducted throughout all regions
of Armenia. The city of Yerevan was treated as a separate region.
• Stage two: The territory of each region was split into settlements and grouped according to subtype (i.e. cities,
towns and villages).
• Settlements were selected at random.
• The number of settlements selected in each region was proportional to the share of population living in the
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 for the full sample.
• The response rate was 64 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.
High Expectations for Pashinyan’s Government
How do you view the recent change in government in Armenia?
4
39% 43% 10% 3% 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Very positively Somewhat positively Somewhat negatively Very negatively Don't know/No answer
How do you view the recent change in government in Armenia?
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39%
40%
44%
39%
38%
43%
37%
38%
42%
44%
44%
43%
43%
42%
45%
43%
11%
8%
6%
11%
10%
9%
8%
11%
4%
2%
1%
3%
4%
1%
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
4%
5%
5%
6%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Yerevan
Other urban
Rural
GEN
DER
AG
ESET
TLEM
EN
T
Very positively Somewhat positively Somewhat negatively Very negatively Don't know/No answer
Why do you think the change in government is positive?(Respondents who view change positively; three answers possible; spontaneous
response: N=990)
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32%
16%
15%
11%
10%
9%
9%
9%
9%
8%
8%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
11%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Decreased corruption
National Security Service abuse of power exposed
Improvement of the psychological state of people
Good staff appointments
Justice restored
Democracy
Correct choice for Prime Minister
Less anarchy
Freedom of speech protected
Failure of the Republican Party of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan removed
New projects presented
Justice for all
Socio-economic improvement
Good work of the police
Revolution
Decreased prices
Poverty eradication
Immigration
Increased salaries for healthcare workers
Job creation
Reduced personal taxation for accumulative pension fund
Solved army problems
Crime decreased
Increased national security
Progress in foreign relations
Improved taxation regime
Proper budget management
Solving of educational problems
Other
Don't know/No answer
Why do you think the change in government is negative?(Respondents who view change negatively; three answers possible; spontaneous
response: N=153)
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49%
24%
15%
15%
14%
11%
11%
9%
8%
2%
5%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Inappropriate staff appointments
Political instability
Economic crisis
National security
No results
Increased crime
Distrust in disclosures
Lack of projects
Vendettas
Monopoly
Other
Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, what are three things you believe the Pashinyangovernment must achieve in the next six months?
(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
8
14%
13%
11%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
32%
22%
24%
14%
12%
11%
11%
8%
5%
7%
9%
5%
6%
6%
8%
7%
4%
5%
5%
4%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Create jobs
Fight corruption
Solve socioeconomic problems
Strengthen national security/borders
Raise pensions
Raise wages
Solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Establish democracy
Fair organization of elections
Stop raising prices
Reduce immigration/emigration
Monitor human resources
Solve educational problems
Establish justice
Solve army problems
Eradicate poverty
Lower housing and communal costs
Decrease bank interest rate
Budget increase
Establish foreign relations
Solve health/medical problems
First mention
All mentions
What are the biggest failures of the previous government?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
9
25%
12%
7%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
42%
26%
14%
10%
11%
8%
7%
9%
10%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
7%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Corruption
Robbery
Unemployment
Socioeconomic problems
Anarchy
Monopoly
Poverty
Violated rights of the people
Emigration
Crime
April War
Abuse of power
Country mismanagement
Psychological depression of the people
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
General failures
Price increases
Injustice
First mention
All mentions
What is your preference: should political reforms be undertaken quickly or more gradually?
10
27% 36% 24% 10% 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely quickly More quickly than not More gradual than not Definitely gradually Don't know/No answer
What is your preference: should economic reforms be undertaken quickly or more gradually?
11
33% 32% 25% 9% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely quickly More quickly than not More gradual than not Definitely gradually Don't know/No answer
Do you believe that the electoral system needs to be reformed?
12
54% 32% 8% 2%4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/No answer
If yes, how soon do you think the electoral system needs to be reformed?
(Electoral system needs to be reformed: N=1040)
13
56% 31% 8% 2%3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely before new elections are held Likely before new elections are held
Likely after new elections are held Definitely after new elections are held
Don't know/No answer
Attitudes Toward the Future
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Armenia are going in the right direction or the wrong direction?
15
73% 14% 13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
Do you think that things in Armenia are going in the...
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71%
74%
82%
73%
67%
79%
70%
70%
17%
12%
10%
14%
17%
12%
15%
15%
12%
14%
8%
13%
16%
9%
15%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Yerevan
Other urban
Rural
GEN
DER
AG
ESETTLEM
EN
T
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
Over the last 6 months, the economic situation in Armenia has…
17
9% 34% 44% 9% 2% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
Over the last 6 months, the financial situation of your household has...
18
5% 17% 63% 11% 3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Armenian population?
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37% 44% 11% 3% 3%1%1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Belief that the future will definitely be better Hope that the future will be somewhat better
Not much hope for a better future Apathy/belief in fate
Insecurity/worry/fear for the future Total disappointment/disbelief in any improvement
Don't know/No answer
Do you believe that people like you can influence decisions made in your country?
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22% 40% 24% 10% 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably not Definitely not Don't know/No answer
Did you participate in the April street demonstrations that brought about the resignation of Serzh Sargsyan and the nomination of
Nikol Pashinyan?
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43% 52% 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Yes No Don't know/No answer
If yes, would you participate in new street demonstrations if they were called for again?
(Participants: N=520)
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23% 64% 8% 2%3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Yes, for any reason Yes, but only in favor of something Yes, but only against something
No, for any reason Don't know/No answer
If no, would you participate in new street demonstrations if they were called for?
(Those who did not participate: N=620)
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4% 21% 10% 55% 10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Yes, for any reason Yes, but only in favor of something Yes, but only against something
No, for any reason Don't know/No answer
Views of Anti-Corruption Efforts
In your opinion, has the following issue significantly improved, somewhat improved, remained the same, somewhat deteriorated,
or significantly deteriorated in the last six months?
25
81%
50%
15%
37%
2%
9%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Corruption
Crime
Improved Remained the same Deteriorated Don't know/No answer
Have you heard of any anti-corruption efforts by the Armenian government or National Assembly?
26
54% 38% 8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-18
Yes No Don't know/No answer
Have you heard of any anti-corruption efforts by the Armenian government or National Assembly?
27
57%
51%
58%
56%
49%
72%
40%
45%
36%
39%
36%
36%
41%
24%
51%
43%
7%
10%
6%
8%
10%
4%
9%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Yerevan
Other urban
Rural
GEN
DER
AG
ESET
TLEM
EN
T
Yes No Don't know/No answer
If yes, please name the anti-corruption reform: (Respondents aware of anti-corruption efforts; three answers possible;
spontaneous response: N=643)
28
36%
23%
19%
17%
9%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
National Security Service disclosures
Detention of oligarch leaders
Disclosure of bribery cases
Stopped collection of bribes in education system
Disclosure of tax evasion
Disclosures of healthcare corruption
Revelation of March 1 case*
Staff changes
Human rights improvement
Other
*The March 1 case refers to the 2008 post-election clashes in Yerevan which resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including two police officers.
Domestic Policy
What are the main problems Armenia is currently facing?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
30
21%
10%
9%
9%
6%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
38%
21%
23%
19%
18%
12%
9%
10%
9%
8%
6%
5%
3%
5%
7%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Unemployment/Jobs
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Socioeconomic problems
National security/Borders
Corruption
Emigration
Low pensions or allowances
Poverty
Low salaries
Army
General financial problems
Healthcare
Human rights
Foreign relations
Rising prices
Education
First mention
All mentions
What are the main problems your town or village is currently facing?
(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
31
17%
10%
8%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
31%
21%
17%
13%
10%
8%
8%
7%
8%
7%
9%
9%
5%
6%
6%
4%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Unemployment/Jobs
Garbage disposal
Roads
Transport problems
Socioeconomic problems
Irrigation/Water supply
Sanitation
Emigration
Housing/Communal services
Urban development
Corruption
Planting greenery/Illegal logging
Low salaries
Agricultural development
Ecology
Elevator repairs
Outside lighting
First mention
All mentions
What are the main problems your household is currently facing?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
32
31%
18%
10%
9%
7%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
50%
31%
20%
21%
15%
9%
10%
8%
4%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Financial problems
Unemployment/Jobs
Housing
Health problems
Social problems
Tuition fees
Communal problems
Emigration
Family psychological state
Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Agency(JACES)
First mention
All mentions
Thinking about the current situation and the future of the country, what are the three things you are most worried about?
(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
33
15%
14%
13%
9%
6%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
28%
30%
22%
24%
16%
12%
9%
7%
10%
8%
6%
8%
6%
5%
6%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
National security
Unemployment
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Socioeconomic fears
Corruption
Emigration
Stagnant wages
Increasing prices
Poverty
Pension or allowance problems
Army problems
Financial problems
Health/medical problems
Internal instability
Educational problems
Increasing interest rates
Lack of human rights protections
First mention
All mentions
Do you have family members or close relatives working abroad?
34
59% 40% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Yes No Don't know/No answer
If yes, do you personally benefit from remittances from family members or close relatives working abroad?
(Those with family/relatives abroad; N=706)
35
55% 45%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Yes No
In which countries do you have family members or close relatives working?
(Those with family/relatives abroad; multiple answers possible; spontaneous response: N=706)
36
70%
23%
10%
10%
4%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Russia
United States
France
Germany
Belgium
Georgia
Greece
Spain
Canada
Ukraine
Netherlands
Kazakhstan
Poland
Other
Don't know/No answer
If you had the opportunity, would you choose to go abroad to live, study, and/or work?
37
21% 31% 21% 25% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know/No answer
If you had the opportunity, would you choose to go abroad to live, study, and/or work?
38
22%
20%
33%
21%
15%
18%
25%
22%
31%
32%
35%
39%
23%
31%
31%
32%
23%
20%
17%
23%
22%
21%
22%
20%
23%
27%
14%
16%
39%
29%
21%
24%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Yerevan
Other Urban
Rural
GEN
DER
AG
ESET
TLEM
EN
T
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know/No answer
If yes, for which reason would you choose to go abroad?(Respondents who would go abroad: N=631)
39
18% 23% 5% 36% 3% 3% 10% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Live Work Study Live/Work
Live/Study Work/Study Live/Work/Study Don't know/No answer
Governance and Transparency
Please tell me your opinion about the work of each of these institutions:
41
82%
74%
72%
59%
59%
57%
49%
47%
42%
41%
39%
38%
38%
37%
35%
34%
30%
17%
25%
25%
37%
39%
42%
45%
48%
52%
57%
54%
56%
56%
53%
58%
58%
61%
1%
1%
3%
4%
2%
1%
6%
5%
6%
2%
7%
6%
5%
10%
7%
8%
9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Office of the Prime Minister
Army
Office of the President
Police
Armenian media
Church
Cabinet of Ministers
Public education
Governors
National Assembly (Parliament)
Office of the Prosecutor
Political parties
Local authorities
Non-governmental and civil society organizations
Tax authorities
Courts
Central Electoral Commission
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/No answer
How do you assess the performance of the following institutions in terms of openness and transparency?
42
42%
25%
15%
11%
11%
9%
8%
6%
6%
5%
38%
46%
50%
44%
39%
41%
40%
37%
32%
33%
15%
22%
28%
32%
38%
34%
40%
42%
42%
36%
3%
4%
5%
9%
9%
9%
10%
10%
14%
16%
2%
3%
2%
4%
3%
7%
2%
5%
6%
10%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Office of the PrimeMinister
Office of thePresident
Cabinet of Ministers
Police
Ministry of Justice
Education system
Local authorities
Courts
Office of the Prosecutor
Tax authorities
Very open and transparent Somewhat open and transparent Somewhat not open and transparent
Fully not open and not transparent Don't know/No answer
How do you feel about the direction of each of the following issues during the past six months?
43
73%
71%
68%
61%
48%
38%
31%
19%
25%
25%
35%
40%
52%
58%
6%
3%
6%
3%
9%
9%
10%
2%
1%
1%
1%
3%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Freedom of speech
Individual human rights
Democracy
Media independence
National security
Education
Economy
Progressed Neither progressed nor regressed Regressed Don't know/No answer
How would you evaluate your confidence in Armenia’s electoral system?
44
10% 31% 26% 31% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Completely confident Somewhat confident Somewhat not confident
Not at all confident Don't know/No answer
What is your perception of the level of impact of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Armenia?
45
13% 29% 28% 17% 13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
CSOs have a very strong impact on government policy CSOs have some impact on government policy
CSOs have not much impact on government policy CSOs have no impact at all on government policy
Don't know/No answer
Political Parties
First choice: For which of these political parties would you vote if national parliamentary elections were held next Sunday?
Second choice: Which other party might you vote for if your first choice is not available?
47
66%
13%
4%
2%
1%
1%
1%
2%
10%
1%
11%
35%
2%
7%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
34%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yelq Dashinq (Civil Contract, Bright Armenia, Republic)
Tsarukyan Alliance/Prosperous Armenia
Republican Party of Armenia
Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Armenian Communist Party
Heritage
Armenian Renaissance/Rule of Law
Armenian National Congress
Free Democrats
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First choice
Second choice
For which of these political parties would you never vote?(Multiple answers possible; spontaneous response)
48
61%
15%
15%
13%
11%
7%
7%
7%
4%
3%
<1%
16%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Republican Party of Armenia
Armenian Renaissance/Rule of Law
Armenian National Congress
Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Heritage
Free Democrats
Armenian Communist Party
Tsarukyan Alliance/Prosperous Armenia
Yelq Dashinq (Civil Contract, Bright Armenia, Republic)
Armenian Democratic Party
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
What is your opinion of the following Armenian politicians and other well-known persons in Armenian society?
49
91%
69%
68%
66%
58%
58%
56%
53%
53%
53%
51%
48%
48%
46%
36%
26%
12%
8%
17%
30%
23%
22%
33%
35%
24%
27%
28%
40%
28%
32%
50%
46%
73%
86%
<1%
11%
1%
8%
15%
7%
6%
19%
15%
15%
6%
19%
16%
2%
12%
1%
2%
1%
3%
5%
2%
3%
4%
5%
4%
3%
5%
4%
2%
6%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Nikol Pashinyan
Davit Tonoyan
Armen Sarkissian
Valeriy Osipyan
Artak Zeynalyan
Edmon Marukyan
Gagik Tsarukyan
Zohrab Mnatsakanyan
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Arayik Harutyunyan
Aram Sargsyan
Atom Janjughazyan
Artsvik Minasyan
Raffi Hovannisian
Armen Rostomyan
Karen Karapetyan
Serzh Sargsyan
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 Armenia and:
51
88%
88%
88%
87%
87%
84%
81%
73%
72%
68%
11%
5%
6%
6%
8%
8%
11%
12%
12%
10%
20%
16%
85%
93%
6%
6%
4%
5%
2%
4%
7%
17%
8%
16%
4%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
China
France
Georgia
Iran
Russia
United States
European Union
Lebanon
Ukraine
Israel
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Good Bad Don't know/No answer
Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important political partners or threats for Armenia?
(Multiple answers possible)
52
84%
41%39% 39%
37%
20%16%
9%7% 6%
2%4%
6%3%
5%1%
3% 3% 2%5%
1%
6%
72%
86%
3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Russ
ia
Georg
ia
Unit
ed S
tate
s
Fra
nce
Euro
pean U
nio
n
Iran
Chin
a
Ukra
ine
Lebanon
Isra
el
Turk
ey
Azerb
aij
an
Don't
know
/No a
nsw
er
Political partners Political threats
Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important economic partners or threats for Armenia?
(Multiple answers possible)
53
76%
54%
45% 45%
37%
31% 30%
20%
10% 9%7%
4%7% 6%
3%6%
2% 1%
6%
1% 2% 1%
65% 64%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%R
uss
ia
Georg
ia
Chin
a
Iran
Euro
pean U
nio
n
Fra
nce
Unit
ed S
tate
s
Ukra
ine
Isra
el
Lebanon
Turk
ey
Azerb
aij
an
Don't
know
/No a
nsw
er
Economic partners Economic threats
Do you believe that Armenia joining the Eurasian Economic Union with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan has been
positive or negative for Armenia?
54
31% 47% 11% 4% 7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Very positive Somewhat positive Somewhat negative Very negative Don't know/No answer
Do you think that Russia is a trustworthy ally of Armenia?
55
37% 42% 14% 5% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Very trustworthy Somewhat trustworthy Somewhat untrustworthy
Very untrustworthy Don't know/No answer
How important is it for Armenia’s future to solve outstanding problems related to Artsakh* in the near future?
56
78% 18% 3% 1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Don't know/No answer
* Artsakh is the preferred Armenian-language nomenclature for the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
** The option for “very unimportant” was selected by zero (0) percent of respondents, and therefore does not appear on this chart.
Do you think that a peaceful settlement on Artsakh can be reached with Azerbaijan without either side resorting to military
force?
57
30% 33% 22% 10% 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know/No answer
Do you believe that Armenia joining the Eurasian Economic Union with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan has been
positive or negative for Armenia?
58
32%
30%
35%
27%
31%
22%
35%
36%
48%
46%
45%
52%
44%
45%
50%
47%
11%
11%
9%
12%
12%
14%
11%
9%
4%
4%
4%
3%
4%
5%
2%
4%
5%
9%
6%
6%
9%
14%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 y.o.
30-49 y.o.
50 years and older
Yerevan
Other Urban
Rural
GEN
DER
AG
ESET
TLEM
EN
T
Very positive Somewhat positive Somewhat negative Very negative Don't know/No answer
When do you think the status of Artsakh will be settled?
59
6% 16% 22% 20% 17% 9% 10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Less than 1 year from today 1-3 years from today 3-5 years from today
5-10 years from today More than 10 years from today Never
Don't know/No answer
Regarding the final status of Artsakh, should it be:
60
34% 32% 30% 1% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
An ordinary region of Armenia An autonomous region of Armenia An independent country
A part of Azerbaijan Don't know/No answer
Regarding Turkey, should the current government seek to reopen the border with Turkey, even if Turkey does not recognize the
genocide?
61
16% 25% 27% 26% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Definitely should seek to reopen border Likely should seek to reopen border
Likely should not seek to reopen border Definitely should not seek to reopen border
Don't know/No answer
Sources of Information
Which sources do you use for information about the current international situation?
(Multiple answers possible; spontaneous response)
63
78%
45%
37%
27%
16%
10%
10%
6%
1%
1%
<1%
1%
Armenian TV
Social media*
Armenian internet news sites
Russian TV stations
Armenian radio stations
Russian internet sites
Armenian print media
Euronews TV
YouTube
None
Other
Don't know/No answer
91%
18%
3%
3%
2%
2%
OK (Odnoklassniki)
VK (Vkontakte)
Social Media Used*(Respondents using social media: N=541)
Which of these information channels do you trust most for information about the current international situation?
(Multiple answers possible; spontaneous response)
64
55%
23%
16%
9%
7%
4%
3%
3%
<1%
4%
1%
Armenian TV
Social media*
Armenian internet news sites
Russian TV stations
Armenian radio stations
Russian internet sites
Euronews TV
Armenian print media
YouTube
None
Don't know/No answer
91%
10%
2%
2%
2%
<1%
1%
OK (Odnoklassniki)
VK (Vkontakte)
Don't know/No answer
Trust in Social Media*(Respondents trusting social media; N=272)
Which Armenian television stations do you watch regularly?(Multiple answers possible; spontaneous response)
65
66%
65%
58%
38%
23%
23%
21%
21%
13%
11%
10%
7%
6%
4%
15%
<1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Shant
H1
Armenia TV
Kentron
Yerkir Media
H2
Armnews
ATV
21 TV
Shoghakat
H3
Regional TV stations
Ararat
AR TV
None
Don't know/No answer
Which Armenian television station’s news and political information do you trust the most?
(Multiple answers possible; spontaneous response)
66
30%
28%
14%
5%
3%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
16%
<1%
49%
61%
45%
21%
11%
9%
9%
4%
2%
2%
<1%
2%
1%
<1%
16%
<1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
H1
Shant
Armenia TV
Kentron
Armnews
H2
Yerkir Media
ATV
Ararat
Shoghakat
H3
21 TV
Regional TV stations
AR TV
None
Don't know/No answer
First mentioned
All mentioned
Which television news program do you watch most frequently?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
67
32%
23%
15%
6%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
17%
<1%
62%
47%
46%
22%
9%
10%
9%
6%
2%
1%
3%
1%
<1%
17%
<1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Horizone (Shant)
Orakarg (H1)
Jame (Armenia)
Epikentron (Kentron)
Lurer (Armnews)
Lraber (H2)
Yerkirn Aisor (Yerkir Media)
Aisor (ATV)
Armnews-24 (Lurer)
Ore (H3)
Azdarar (AR TV)
Hai Lur (Ararat)
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First mentioned
All mentioned
Which television news program do you trust the most?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
68
31%
23%
13%
5%
2%
2%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
21%
1%
60%
43%
42%
20%
7%
9%
8%
2%
2%
5%
2%
1%
21%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Horizone (Shant)
Orakarg (H1)
Jame (Armenia)
Epikentron (Kentron)
Lurer (Armnews)
Lraber (H2)
Yerkirn Aisor (Yerkir Media)
Armnews-24 (Lurer)
Ore (H3)
Aisor (ATV)
Azdarar (AR TV)
Hai Lur (Ararat)
None
Don't know/No answer
First mentioned
All mentioned
Which television talk shows do you watch most frequently?(Three answers possible; spontaneous response)
69
26%
12%
11%
8%
6%
3%
2%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
28%
3%
45%
22%
29%
20%
15%
15%
6%
6%
4%
2%
<1%
28%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Mi Vnasir (Shant)
Ekeq haskananq (H1)
Lav Ereko (H1)
Kisabats Lusamutner (ATV)
Hajkakan Urbat (Kentron)
Ete Bolore (H1)
Yerevan e Khosum (Armnews)
Barzradzain (Yerkir Media)
Batsardzak Arjeq (Armnews)
Chap u Sahman (Yerkir Media)
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
First mentioned
All mentioned
Is Armenian mass media free to express a variety of political views?
70
31% 49% 12% 3% 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Totally free Somewhat free Not very free Not free at all Don't know/No answer
Why do you think that Armenian mass media is not free to express various political views?
(Respondents who think the media is not free: N=178)
71
39%
30%
20%
3%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Government puts pressure on media
Media is corrupt
Media does not report bad news
Other
Don't know/No answer
How many times per week do you access the internet?
72
48% 10% 7% 5% 4% 24% 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-18
Every day 5-6 times per week 3-4 times per week 1-2 times per week
Less often Never Don't know/No answer
Where do you access the internet? (Multiple responses possible; internet users: N=907)
73
72%
69%
31%
17%
1%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Home
Mobile phone
Work
Friends house
Other
Don't know/No answer
What internet sites do you visit most often to get news?(Internet users; three answers possible; spontaneous response: N=907)
74
31%
30%
22%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
10%
18%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
News.am
Azautyun.am
1in.am
Lurer.am
Mamul.am
Tert.am
Blocnews.am
Armnews
Hraparak.am
Shamshyan.am
CivilNet.am
Lragir.am
Sputnik.am
Info24.am
Kamoblog
Armedia
Zhoghovurd.am
Operative.am
Armtimes.com
Shant.am
Other
Don't know/No answer
Which social media sites do you use most often?(Internet users; three answers possible; spontaneous response: N=907)
75
81%
25%
8%
5%
5%
2%
1%
8%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Odnoklassniki
Vkontakte
Other
None
Don’t know/No answer
Demographics
Demographics
77
46%
54%
23%
37%
40%
99%
1%
10%
41%
22%
27%
17%
5%
24%
4%
14%
7%
15%
14%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Male
Female
18-29
30-49
50+
Armenian
Other
Primary/unfinished secondary
Secondary
Vocational
Higher/Incomplete higher
Blue collar
Farmer
White collar
Executive
Retired
Student
Housewife
Unemployed
GEN
DER
AG
EET
HN
ICG
RO
UP
ED
UC
AT
ION
OC
CU
PA
TIO
N
Demographics
78
94%
2%
3%
1%
37%
27%
36%
37%
4%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
8%
5%
4%
2%
0% 50% 100%
Armenian Apostolic
Catholic
Other
None
Yerevan
Other town
Rural area
Yerevan
Aragatson
Ararat
Armavir
Gegharkunik
Kotayk
Lori
Shirak
Syunik
Tavush
Vayots Dzor
RELIG
ION
SET
TLEM
EN
T T
YPE
REG
ION
S
