short readsOct 26, 2023 Most countries don’t observe daylight saving time Only about a third of the world’s countries practice daylight saving time, and the vast majority of them are in Europe.
short readsJul 27, 2023 Americans name China as the country posing the greatest threat to the U.S. In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
short readsAug 11, 2023 Taiwan seen more favorably than not across 24 countries A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
short readsDec 22, 2022 Far more Americans see U.S. influence on the world stage getting weaker than stronger More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
short readsNov 16, 2022 Most across 19 countries see strong partisan conflicts in their society, especially in South Korea and the U.S. Perceptions of strong partisan conflict are most widespread among adults in South Korea, the United States, Israel, France and Hungary.
short readsJun 15, 2023 Economic ratings are poor – and getting worse – in most countries surveyed Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
short readsJun 13, 2023 In places where same-sex marriages are legal, how many married same-sex couples are there? In 24 places where detailed statistics are available, same-sex marriages in recent years have ranged from less than 1% to 3.4% of all marriages.
short readsOct 24, 2023 People broadly view the EU favorably, both in member states and elsewhere Across 24 countries surveyed, a median of 66% give the EU a positive rating, while 29% give it a negative one.
short readsMay 15, 2023 In U.S. and elsewhere, most say their country will be better off embracing changes over sticking to traditions Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
short readsApr 28, 2023 5 facts about presidential travel abroad The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international travel in 2020 and 2021, but diplomatic travel picked up significantly in 2022.