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.
The share of Americans who have no confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased 11 percentage points since 2023.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
Indonesia is about 87% Muslim and 11% Christian. Roughly 242 million Muslims and 29 million Christians live in Indonesia.
More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
While 26% of U.S. adults became more negative toward China between 2020 and 2022, 17% became more positive toward it.
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Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more.
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