Americans are less likely than people in many other countries to see gambling as morally wrong
In many other surveyed countries, about half of adults or more see gambling as immoral. This includes 89% in Indonesia, 83% in India and 71% in Italy.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
25-country public survey conducted from January 8 to April 26, 2025.
In many other surveyed countries, about half of adults or more see gambling as immoral. This includes 89% in Indonesia, 83% in India and 71% in Italy.
Nearly everyone in Indonesia, as well as the vast majority of people in Kenya, India and South Africa, say it’s necessary to believe in God to be moral.
Across 25 countries, Americans are the most likely to see the morality and ethics of people in their country as somewhat or very bad.
In many countries outside the U.S., those with higher levels of social trust are also more likely to view several international organizations positively.
Trust tends to be higher in the high-income countries surveyed than in the middle-income ones.
Economic optimism remains low in South Africa but is improving. Adults there increasingly see China favorably and value economic ties with China.
Large majorities in nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting their community. About half or more in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico see a great deal of impact.
Most adults across 25 countries are aware of AI, and people are generally more concerned than excited about its effects on daily life.
In nearly all the countries we surveyed, supporters of the governing party view their economy more positively than nonsupporters.
A median of 62% of adults across 25 surveyed countries say they have a favorable opinion of the EU. Another 32% have an unfavorable view of the organization.
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