3. Christian migrants around the world
Christians are the largest religious group among migrants. Most Christian migrants live in Europe or North America.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Christians are the largest religious group among migrants. Most Christian migrants live in Europe or North America.
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.
As of June 2025, the country’s foreign-born population had shrunk by more than a million people, marking its first decline since the 1960s.
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
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.
International views of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are much more negative than positive.
Large shares of adults in most of the 36 countries we surveyed say religion helps society rather than harms it.[2. numoffset=”2″ In the U.S., we previously asked very similar questions about the impact of religion on society using a slightly different scale. For more, read the 2023 report “Spirituality Among Americans.”] Most also say religion […]
A median of 40% across 35 countries have confidence in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while 46% do not.
People in many of 25 surveyed nations increasingly see China as the world’s top economic power.
Majorities in 20 of 25 countries surveyed say their political system needs major changes or complete reform, but many lack confidence this can happen effectively.
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