What makes life meaningful? Globally, answers sometimes vary by age
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).
Amid growing discontent with the state of democracy globally, we asked over 30,000 people what changes would make their democracy work better.
Though younger people tend to be more internationally oriented than older adults, they differ from one another over how they want their country to engage with the world.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
The Chinese Communist Party is preparing for its 20th National Congress, an event likely to result in an unprecedented third term for President Xi Jinping. Since Xi took office in 2013, opinion of China in the U.S. and other advanced economies has turned more negative. How did it get to be this way?
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
The Center conducts polls in many countries other than the U.S. – but the methodology behind our international surveys can vary.
Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
Across 27 countries, more people are unhappy with the state of democracy in their countries than satisfied. Discontent with democracy is tied to concerns about the economy, individual rights and out-of-touch elites.
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