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Across 15 EU countries, the WIN/Gallup International online survey of almost 15,000 people found only a small rise in the number of people who would vote for their country to exit the organisation, up from 33 per cent to 36 per cent – in stark contrast to the domino effect some investors feared would be set off.
The poll showed that despite voters being unhappy, support for the EU remained above 60 per cent in most of the largest member states.
In Greece, 89 per cent of voters thought their country was heading in the wrong direction, while 82 per cent in France, 79 per cent in Italy and 62 per cent and Germany felt the same.
The percentage of people in Germany, France and Belgium who would vote to leave fell from a year ago, although Finland and Greece saw an increase in support for leaving, up to 40 per cent from 29 per cent and to 46 per cent from 38 per cent respectively.
Investors are closely watching for popular discontent on the rise in major EU states ahead of elections in France and Germany next year, and a likely vote in Italy.