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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Across 24 countries, more people have a positive view of the United States than of China.
On average, people in 18 countries say the ideal age to retire is around 58 years old. The age adults can start receiving retirement benefits varies by country.
Christians are the largest religious group among migrants. Most Christian migrants live in Europe or North America.
Majorities of Americans in both parties say immigrants in the country illegally should not receive state and local government aid.
Pope Francis is broadly popular in much of Latin America and the U.S., but favorability has fallen in the Latin American countries surveyed.
Americans tend to say U.S.-China trade benefits China more, though they’re skeptical that increased tariffs on China will be good for themselves or the U.S.
On balance, people in middle-income countries are more likely to say they would be uncomfortable than comfortable if they had a child who came out as gay or lesbian.
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
Views vary on other ideas, such as recognizing same-sex marriages. Most see Pope Francis as a change in the church’s direction, and he’s broadly popular.
Which country poses the greatest threat to the U.S.? Roughly four-in-ten Americans (42%) say China poses the greatest threat to the U.S. when asked in an open-ended question. Russia is named by the next-largest share (25%). Smaller shares say no country (4%), the U.S. itself (3%) or Iran (2%) is the greatest threat. One-in-five say […]
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