Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

Read our research on:

Search results for: “korea”

  • report

    3. Is the present better than the past?

    The past often exerts a powerful hold on human imagination. In 15 of the 27 nations surveyed, a plurality says the financial situation of average people in their country is worse today than it was 20 years ago. Pluralities in seven countries believe things are better today. Among the advanced economies surveyed, only in Poland, […]

  • short reads

    How the world views the U.S. and its president in 2018 in 9 charts

    On balance, people around the world continue to give the United States favorable ratings and say it respects the individual liberties of its people. More countries also prefer the U.S. as the world’s leading power over China. At the same time, many express frustration about America’s role in the world and say they have little confidence in President Donald Trump to do the right thing in world affairs

  • report

    1. Unauthorized immigrants became a smaller share of U.S. foreign-born population

    Compared with 2007, when their population was at its peak, unauthorized immigrants make up a smaller share of all U.S. residents (3% vs. 4%) and of all immigrants (24% vs. 30%). The number of unauthorized immigrants rose sharply in the 1990s and reached 12.2 million in 2007, as the recession began. It declined through the […]

  • report

    Public Supports U.S. Talks With North Korea; Many Doubt Whether Its Leaders Are ‘Serious’

    Survey Report Americans overwhelmingly support direct talks between the United States and North Korea over its nuclear program. About seven-in-ten (71%) approve of these talks, while just 21% disapprove. However, the public is skeptical about whether North Korea’s leaders are serious about addressing concerns over its nuclear program. Overall, 49% say North Korea’s leadership is […]

  • report

    5. International publics divided on China

    Across the 25 countries surveyed, a median of 45% have a favorable view of China while 43% hold an unfavorable view. Majorities or pluralities in 12 countries give China positive marks. Positive views of China are most prevalent in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia. More than six-in-ten in Tunisia, Kenya and Nigeria […]

  • report

    2. Expectations for the future

    From 1990 to 2017 the inflation-adjusted per capita gross domestic product (GDP) calculated by purchasing power parity (PPP) improved dramatically in most nations, according to World Bank data. But in many advanced economies, expectations that such economic good fortune will continue into the next generation are notably absent. A median of 56% in the 18 […]

Refine Your Results

Years
Formats
Topics
Regions & Countries
Research Teams
Authors