More people view the U.S. positively than China across 35 surveyed countries
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
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A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
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.
Many people generally believe that policies in their country would improve if the types of people in politics changed. Having more women, young adults or people from poor backgrounds in office are seen as beneficial, especially by people on the political left. Fewer expect positive change to come from having more businesspeople, labor union members […]
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
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.
People in higher-income countries are generally less likely to say their nation’s political system needs major changes or complete reform. Americans are an exception.
Seven-in-ten Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat facing the nation in 2025.
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