Key findings about COVID-19 restrictions that affected religious groups around the world in 2020
Our study analyzes 198 countries and territories and is based on policies and events in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Our study analyzes 198 countries and territories and is based on policies and events in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Publics disagree about whether restrictions on public activity, such as stay-at-home orders or mandates to wear masks in public, have gone far enough to combat COVID-19.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.
South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Americans expect China’s international reputation will suffer because of how the country has handled the coronavirus outbreak.
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