Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Government Restrictions on Religion Stayed at Peak Levels Globally in 2022
Long-term analysis of 198 countries and territories shows government restrictions on religion and social hostilities toward religious groups go hand in hand.
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Religious Restrictions Around the World
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
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Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption
Voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls in what turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties.
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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How people in the Americas see Brazil ahead of the G20 summit
A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.
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Can Americans be optimistic about their democracy?
Americans’ grim political mood and desire for change show up across our surveys. But despite divisions, there are hopeful signs for the future.
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Most people in 35 countries see the UN favorably in 2024, but views have dipped in some places
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
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Korean Americans are much more likely than people in South Korea to be Christian
Korean American adults are much less likely than adults in South Korea to be religiously unaffiliated or to be Buddhist.
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Many around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s religious beliefs
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.
