short readsDec 5, 2022 Key facts about China’s declining population China has had the world’s largest population since at least 1950 but is now projected to experience an absolute decline as early as 2023.
short readsJun 6, 2023 In 2020, properties in 102 countries and territories were targeted in incidents tied to religion In 2020, properties in 102 of the 198 countries and territories in the study were targeted in incidents tied to religion.
short readsFeb 15, 2024 Migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high at the end of 2023 The U.S. Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023.
short readsFeb 9, 2023 Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
short readsMay 15, 2024 Support for legal abortion is widespread in many places, especially in Europe 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.
short readsSep 21, 2023 6 facts about Buddhism in China While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice.
short readsJun 15, 2022 In the U.S. and around the world, inflation is high and getting higher In nearly all of the 44 advanced economies we analyzed, consumer prices have risen substantially since pre-pandemic times.
short readsJul 18, 2022 Most people have confidence in Kamala Harris across 18 surveyed countries A median of 55% of adults in 18 surveyed countries have confidence in Kamala Harris to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
short readsFeb 28, 2024 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.
short readsJun 29, 2022 Across 19 countries, more people see the U.S. than China favorably – but more see China’s influence growing Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.