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Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we are examining some of its key aspects.
Mediaset, in collaboration with GAD3, has published a study analysing the most relevant insights and perspectives regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and its management. This study gathers the various opinions of Spaniards on the most significant and socially relevant aspects of the health crisis and its consequences.
The results of the study have led to headlines such as the following:
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Over 70% of Spaniards believe that vaccines helped bring the pandemic to an end
Did vaccination help bring the pandemic to an end? The data obtained from the survey reveals the following: 71% of respondents believe that vaccination was key to ending the pandemic, while 22% hold the opposite view, and 7% have no clear opinion. When analysing the data by gender, men (74%) are more likely to support this statement than women (67%). In terms of age groups, the highest level of support comes from those aged over 65 (78%), followed by the 45 to 64 age group (73%). The 18 to 44 age groups show equal support, with 63% in agreement.
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64% of respondents state that lockdown was justified
According to our survey, 64% of Spaniards believe that lockdown measures were indeed justified, while 29% think otherwise. The difference between men and women is minimal, although support is slightly higher among women, at 66%, compared to 63% of men. As for age groups, support is also fairly balanced, with 67% of those aged 45 to 64 agreeing, followed by those over 65 and the 30 to 44 age group, both at 63%. The lowest level of support is found among young people aged 18 to 29, with 62%.
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Eight out of ten Spaniards say that those who had COVID continue to suffer physical health effects
79% of respondents believe that COVID-19 leaves long-term effects. According to a recent survey, 79% of people think that those who contracted COVID-19 are still experiencing lingering effects after the pandemic. In contrast, 12% believe that the virus no longer has lasting consequences, while 10% are unsure or chose not to answer.
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And what about mental health effects? 76% say they still exist today
80% of respondents state that the COVID-19 pandemic has left an impact on the population’s mental health. In contrast, 15% consider that it has not had a significant impact, while 8% are unsure or prefer not to answer.
You can find more information about the study here: Noticias Cuatro
Technical details
Universe: Residents of Spain aged 18 and over
Scope: National
Quotas: By gender, age, and geographical area based on the electoral census (INE)
Data collection method: Computer-assisted web interview (CAWI)
Sample size: 811 interviews
Margin of error: ±3.52% (n=811) for a confidence level of 95.5% (two sigma) and in the most unfavourable scenario of P=Q=0.5 assuming simple random sampling
Interview duration: 6 minutes
Fieldwork dates: From 24th to 26th February 2025
