Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
In many countries outside the U.S., those with higher levels of social trust are also more likely to view several international organizations positively.
While most adults in the 35 countries we surveyed feel China’s influence on domestic economic conditions, people are divided on whether that influence is positive or negative. Those in high-income countries tend to see China’s economic influence negatively, while those in middle-income countries have a more positive outlook. We also asked specifically about the influence […]
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved.
Across 25 countries, relatively small shares of people see all or most of their politicians as honest, understanding of people’s needs, focused on the right problems, ethical or well-qualified.
In addition to views of Biden and Trump, our survey asked people how much confidence they have in French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Confidence in Macron is similar, overall, to confidence in Biden: A median of 44% trust the French president to do the right thing in […]
Seven-in-ten Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat facing the nation in 2025.
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address Americans are focused on the health of the economy and immigration.
Notifications