70% of Spaniards believe that society ignores the elderly and young people

70% of Spaniards consider that society does not adequately care for two of its most vulnerable groups: the elderly (72.9%) and youth (68.8%). The data show a broad and transversal consensus by age, gender and socioeconomic level.

This is clear from the results of the global survey WIN World Survey 2026 (WWS), which collects the opinions of 44,000 people from 45 countries on key social issues, and which in Spain has been carried out by the DYM Institute for 20 minutes to 1,000 people.

In fact, the survey reveals that this perception that exists in Spain also extends on a global scale, where the elderly and young people agree that society does not do enough for them, while two thirds of the world's population identify age discrimination as a serious problem.

Older people, the most critical group

In Spain, 72.9% of those surveyed affirm that society does not pay enough attention to the elderly, compared to 23.3% who disagree. The perception is transversal, with somewhat higher figures among women (74.6%) and people between 46 and 65 years old (77.8%).

72.9% believe that society does not care enough about the elderly

Higher educational levels slightly soften this view, while students (76%) and the retired or disabled (77.6%) are the most critical.

Youth also feel neglected

Youth also do not feel sufficiently supported: 68.8% believe that society does not care enough about them. Women (70.3%) and the 36 to 45 age group show the highest levels of criticism.

The lowest educational levels concentrate the highest figures of discontent: primary (71.1%) and secondary (71.9%).

68.8% consider social concern towards young people insufficient

By employment status, domestic workers (74%) and retired/disabled people (72.6%) stand out. Only some profiles, such as the unemployed (33.1%) and students (32.5%), show a somewhat more favorable perception.

A global consensus on vulnerability and inclusion

The results of the study point to an international consensus: the most vulnerable groups feel that society does not do enough for them. In a context of accelerated aging, the survey raises urgent challenges in terms of inclusion, social protection and intergenerational solidarity.