What the data says about immigrants in the U.S.
As of June 2025, the country’s foreign-born population had shrunk by more than a million people, marking its first decline since the 1960s.
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1. What do religious ‘nones’ believe?
Many religious “nones,” which include atheists and agnostics, hold religious and spiritual beliefs in the 22 countries studied. Read about belief in spirits and God, as well as differences by gender.
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How the origins of America’s immigrants have changed since 1850
In 2022, the number of immigrants living in the U.S. reached a high of 46.1 million, accounting for 13.8% of the population.
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Most people in 35 countries see the UN favorably in 2024, but views have dipped in some places
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
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International adoptions to the U.S. have slowed to a trickle, matching trends in other countries
After peaking in 2004, the annual number of international adoptions to the United States has fallen by 94% as of 2023.
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4. Should religious texts influence national laws?
We asked people in 35 countries about the influence of specific religious texts on their national laws. The texts in question varied by country: For example, adults in predominantly Christian countries were asked about the influence of the Bible. And in Muslim-majority countries, they were asked about the influence of the Quran. In most middle-income […]
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3. Terrorism as a threat
A 69% median across 25 nations say terrorism is a major threat to their country. Concern tends to be highest among older people and those on the right.
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Methodology C: Definitions and concepts
This report presents estimates of the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States as of July 2023 and for earlier years. These estimates supersede all previously published Pew Research Center estimates. This appendix provides details on how the estimates are rounded and definitions of various concepts used in the report. This methodology section is […]
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Globally, Biden Receives Higher Ratings Than Trump
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
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1. Views of the U.S.
Overall, views of the U.S. are more positive than negative across the 34 countries surveyed. A median of 54% hold a favorable opinion of the U.S., while a median of 31% have an unfavorable opinion. Poles are most likely to evaluate the U.S. positively: 86% hold a favorable view, though this share has declined 7 […]
