How People in 24 Countries Think Democracy Can Improve
We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
This roundup of findings shows public views about science-related issues and the role of science in U.S. society.
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults who own a smartphone in African countries.
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults in Africa who use the internet at least occasionally or own a smartphone
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults in Africa who use online social networking sites.
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults who own a cellphone in African countries.
Media organizations should be able to publish information about … Country Large political protests in our country Economic issues that might destabilize the country’s economy Sensitive issues related to national security U.S. 86% 81% 35% Canada 89% 81% 37% France 78% 77% 46% Germany 87% 72% 48% Italy 87% 74% 58% Poland 90% 78% 76% […]
Publics Worldwide Support Right to Criticize Their Government People should be able to make statements that __ publicly Country Criticize the government’s policies Are offensive to minority groups Are offensive to your religion and beliefs Are sexually explicit Call for violent protests U.S. 95% 67% 77% 52% 44% Canada 93% 52% 64% 37% 29% France […]
Broad Support for Fundamental Democratic Principles Very important that __ in our country Country People can practice religion freely Women have same rights as men Honest elections held regularly w/ choice of at least two parties People can say what they want w/o censorship Media can report news w/o censorship People can use the internet […]
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