As Biden and Trump seek reelection, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
Though Biden is 81 years old, most global leaders are in their 50s and 60s, and the median age of current national leaders is 62.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Though Biden is 81 years old, most global leaders are in their 50s and 60s, and the median age of current national leaders is 62.
More than 80% of Americans believe elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
The share of Americans who have no confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased 11 percentage points since 2023.
Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
Just 28% of U.S. adults say America is the best in the world or above average in K-12 STEM education compared with other wealthy nations.
U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, 73% of U.S. adults say the freedom of the press is extremely or very important to the well-being of society.
Among the roughly 6 million small business firms with employees, 49% have just one to four workers.
Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
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