Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption
Voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls in what turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls in what turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties.
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Though younger people tend to be more internationally oriented than older adults, they differ from one another over how they want their country to engage with the world.
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.
Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
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.
Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
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