Economic ratings are poor – and getting worse – in most countries surveyed
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
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