Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
In 24 places where detailed statistics are available, same-sex marriages in recent years have ranged from less than 1% to 3.4% of all marriages.
Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
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