Around the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions
In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.
Given the current gender gap in college completion and the growing share of adults who don’t want to have children, we were curious about teens’ long-term goals and plans for adulthood. Plans after high school When we asked teens what they plan to do after they finish high school, 53% said they plan to attend […]
Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
In nearly every place surveyed, half or more say life after death is likely. Fewer believe in reincarnation or that ancestral spirits can affect their lives.
The economy, health care, and racial and ethnic inequality are among the top issues for Black voters in the presidential election.
No single pan-ethnic term has been fully embraced by U.S. adults with roots in Latin America or Spain. The more recognized terms Hispanic and Latino have faced their own criticism. Hispanic has been criticized by some for its focus on Spain and Latin America’s colonial past, while Latino has faced backlash for being a gendered […]
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.
Democrats and Democratic leaners are more likely than Republicans and GOP leaners to say they want more parties (46% vs. 29%).
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
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