20 striking findings from 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
A median of 66% of adults in 14 countries express an unfavorable view of Russia, with majorities in 12 of the countries holding that view.
Across 13 countries, people’s assessments of how well their country had handled the coronavirus outbreak were closely tied to partisanship.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
Assessments of national economies have seen swift downturns in many countries, and few see improvements anytime soon.
Here is a look at how people in 14 advanced economies viewed the organization, based on surveys conducted in June through August.
Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.
In most of the 18 countries analyzed, religiously unaffiliated adults were more likely to say homosexuality should be accepted by society.
As artificial intelligence plays a growing role in the everyday lives of people around the world, views on AI’s impact on society are mixed.
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