Survey: Millennials around the world worry most about economic inequality

The results of the survey speaks volumes for the Millennials.

Millennials around the world worry most about social and economic equality, remain skeptical of government and the media, and count Tesla CEOElon Musk as one their heroes, according to a World Economic Forum survey released Sunday.

More than 1,000 young people, ages 20 to 30, from 125 countries and who are all active in the forum'sGlobal Shapers Community, were canvassed for the survey. The average age was 28. The results were released at the beginning of a three-day World Economic Forum conference in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The survey showed that 65% of the Millennials said one of their top three goals in selecting a job was to make a difference in society, their city or country. They also look for an opportunity to learn, followed by career advancement. More than nine out of 10 said they would be willing to relocate to advance their career.

The annual survey "reveals that Millennials care about society in their reflections and also in their own career and economic choices," said Yemi Babington-Ashaye, head of the Global Shapers Community.  Read more