Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Field dates: Apr. 1 – 7, 2024
Topics: Global Attitudes US Survey 2024
Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
Among those who say there is a best age, many say it’s ideal to get married, have a child and buy a home between the ages of 25 and 34.
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
Nearly six-in-ten Americans (58%) say the U.S. benefits from its membership in the World Health Organization.
We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
Mexicans hold generally positive views of the United States, while Americans hold generally negative views of Mexico – a reversal from 2017.
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