The AXA Group has published the 12th edition of its Future Risks Report, highlighting the top ten most concerning risks for 2025.
This annual survey draws insights from 3 600 experts across 57 countries, along with 23 000 individuals representing the general population in 18 countries.
Top 10 emerging risks according to experts
| Ranking | Risks | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| 1 | 1 | Climate change |
| 2 | 2 | Geopolitical instability |
| 3 | 3 | Cybersecurity risks |
| 4 | 4 | AI and Big Data |
| 5 | 5 | Tensions and social movements |
| 6 | 6 | Natural resources and biodiversity |
| 7 | - | Macroeconomics |
| 8 | 7 | Energy risks |
| 9 | 10 | Financial stability risks |
| 10 | - | Demographics |
Top 10 emerging risks according to the general population
| Ranking | Risks | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| 1 | 1 | Climate change |
| 2 | 2 | New security threats |
| 3 | 3 | Cybersecurity risks |
| 4 | 4 | Tensions and social movements |
| 5 | 5 | Pandemics and infectious diseases |
| 6 | 6 | Geopolitical instability |
| 7 | 10 | AI and Big Data |
| 8 | 7 | Financial stability risks |
| 9 | 8 | Pollution |
| 10 | - | Chronic illnesses |
