3 charts show what people around world think about COVID-19 vaccines — and reveal stark differences between countries

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine test in ThailandReuters

• Market research firm Ipsos surveyed thousands of people across the world to learn about global attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines.
• Stark differences exist country by country.
• Just 54% percent of Russians say they'll get a vaccine when one becomes available, whereas 97% of Chinese respondents said they'd get one.
• Compared to the rest of the world, Americans surveyed said they are less optimistic about a vaccine coming out in 2020 and are less likely to get vaccinated.

A new poll by market research firm Ipsos surveyed people across the world on their attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines, and the results reveal stark national differences when it comes to hopes that a vaccine will be available soon and willingness to get vaccinated.

As the coronavirus pandemic roils the globe, many see a vaccine as the world's chance to return to something more closely resembling normal. Currently, World Health Organization is tracking over 170 vaccine candidates, with 9 candidates currently in Phase 3 of clinical trials. Normally, vaccines take years to develop, but scientists are hoping to cut that time down to 12 to 18 months.

But if a vaccine does arrive, it's only effective if people agree to get the shot, and the Ipsos study shows that nation by nation, people vary wildly on their attitudes toward vaccines.

Check out the 3 charts below to see how the world stacks up.