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.
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Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
We examine how the U.S. and China stack up to one another on more than 10 measures of international public opinion, spanning from confidence in their leaders to views of their universities and technological achievements.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
Across more than 20 countries surveyed, a median of 91% say being able to speak their country’s most common language is important for being considered a true national. And 81% say sharing their country’s customs and traditions is important for true belonging.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
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