short readsApr 23, 2024 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.
short readsNov 6, 2023 How views of the U.S., China and their leaders have changed over time People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
short readsMar 21, 2024 As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs surge in popularity Last year, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy had combined sales of about $21.1 billion globally – up 89% since 2022.
short readsDec 6, 2023 Americans who have traveled internationally stand out in their views and knowledge of foreign affairs Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more.
short readsAug 29, 2023 Majority of Americans say U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world The share of Americans who say the United States stands above all other nations in the world has declined modestly over the past four years.
short readsJun 13, 2023 In places where same-sex marriages are legal, how many married same-sex couples are there? In 24 places where detailed statistics are available, same-sex marriages in recent years have ranged from less than 1% to 3.4% of all marriages.
short readsJan 25, 2023 Many countries in Europe get a new government at least every two years Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
short readsMay 10, 2023 Americans see both Russia and China in a negative light – but more call Russia an enemy 91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
short readsSep 26, 2023 Israelis have grown more skeptical of a two-state solution Only 35% of Israelis believe that Israel and an independent Palestine can coexist peacefully, down from 44% in 2017.
short readsDec 22, 2022 Far more Americans see U.S. influence on the world stage getting weaker than stronger More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).