Views of the U.S. have worsened while opinions of China have improved in many surveyed countries
Across 24 countries, more people have a positive view of the United States than of China.
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1. Religious landscape and change
Most identify as Buddhist or unaffiliated, and religious “switching” over a person’s lifetime is common.
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6. Religion, politics and society
Many in the region hold generally positive views of religion, but few want religious leaders to be involved in politics.
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6 facts about religion and spirituality in East Asian societies
Many people in the region – including the religiously unaffiliated – hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
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4. Views of Trump’s characteristics
Majorities in many countries surveyed describe Trump as arrogant, dangerous and a strong leader. Relatively few see him as well-qualified to be president, diplomatic or honest.
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The number of Christian-majority countries fell between 2010 and 2020
Countries that lost their Christian majorities all saw growing percentages of religiously unaffiliated people.
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9. Religion in Asia and the Pacific
Hindus, Muslims and the unaffiliated each make up about a quarter or more of the Asia-Pacific population. These groups all grew there from 2010-2020.
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1. Views of the United States
Across 24 nations, a 49% median view the U.S. favorably, while an identical share do not. People are also roughly split on whether U.S. democracy works well.
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2. Religion as a way of life
Many in the region are unaffiliated, but most feel a connection to the “way of life” of a religious tradition or spiritual philosophy.
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United Nations seen favorably by many across 25 countries
A median of 61% of adults across the surveyed countries have a favorable view of the UN, and 32% have an unfavorable view.
