Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
On balance, people in middle-income countries are more likely to say they would be uncomfortable than comfortable if they had a child who came out as gay or lesbian.
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
Seven-in-ten Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat facing the nation in 2025.
Africa is the only world region where the fertility rate is currently higher than the global replacement-level fertility.
A median of 47% across the 24 countries have a favorable opinion of India, while a median of 38% have an unfavorable view.
The amount each UN member must pay varies. In 2025, the U.S. was responsible for 22% of the UN’s regular budget and 26.2% of its peacekeeping budget.
About a third of Canadians (34%) have a favorable opinion of the United States today. This is down 20 percentage points since last year.
People are most likely to say the amount of debt their country owes to the U.S. is a very serious problem, with a median of 59% holding this view.
Across 24 countries, more people have a positive view of the United States than of China.
People in many of 25 surveyed nations increasingly see China as the world’s top economic power.
