short readsFeb 23, 2024 Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
short readsFeb 5, 2024 8 charts on technology use around the world In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
reportDec 6, 2022 Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
reportDec 7, 2021 Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.