Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
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.
A median of 70% of adults across 19 countries say children in their country will be worse off than their parents financially when they grow up.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
With new 2022 survey results just around the corner, here are five of the many insights from the newly added data available on the database.
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
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