Fewer Americans view the United Nations favorably than in 2023
U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
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U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
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Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more.
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.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Most say U.S. is reliable partner, and ratings for Biden are mostly positive – although down significantly from last year.
Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
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