short readsJun 20, 2024 In the UK, dissatisfaction with economy, democracy is widespread ahead of election None of the four major British political parties we asked about in our survey receive net positive ratings from the British public.
short readsDec 6, 2024 Striking findings from 2024 Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
short readsFeb 23, 2024 Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
reportFeb 28, 2024 Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
reportMay 1, 2025 Majorities of Americans Support Several – But Not All – Types of Foreign Aid Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
reportSep 23, 2024 Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Country’s Global Standing Ahead of G20 Summit Brazilians increasingly say their country is or will become a top world power, and trust in their government has roughly doubled since 2017.
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 readsMar 19, 2024 Support for democracy is strong in Hong Kong and Taiwan More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
short readsSep 20, 2024 7 facts about Germany’s AfD party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the first far-right political party to win a state election in Germany since World War II.
reportJun 12, 2024 How Americans Navigate Politics on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram X stands out as a place people go to keep up with politics. Still, some users see political posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, too.