What makes someone ‘truly’ belong in a country? Views differ on language, birthplace, other factors
When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
Long-term analysis of 198 countries and territories shows government restrictions on religion and social hostilities toward religious groups go hand in hand.
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say the United States is providing too much support to Ukraine (42% vs. 13%).
In the year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel responded by invading Gaza, U.S. public opinion on the war shifted modestly.
The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023’s record high.
Views vary on other ideas, such as recognizing same-sex marriages. Most see Pope Francis as a change in the church’s direction, and he’s broadly popular.
A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.
Brazilians increasingly say their country is or will become a top world power, and trust in their government has roughly doubled since 2017.
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