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reportDec 18, 2024

4. Restrictions in the 25 most populous countries in 2022

In 2022, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Iran and Nigeria had the highest overall levels of restrictions on religion, among the 25 most populous countries.
reportJun 11, 2024

1. Views of the U.S.

Overall, views of the U.S. are more positive than negative across the 34 countries surveyed. A median of 54% hold a favorable opinion of the U.S., while a median of 31% have an unfavorable opinion. Poles are most likely to evaluate the U.S. positively: 86% hold a favorable view, though this share has declined 7 […]
reportMar 13, 2024

5. Electoral reform and direct democracy

Free and fair elections are a critical element of a healthy democratic system. And in many of the 24 countries surveyed, reforming how elections and the electoral system work is a key priority. People want both large-scale, systemic changes – such as switching from first-past-the-post to proportional representation – as well as smaller-scale issues like […]
reportMar 13, 2024

2. Government reform, special interests and the media

Though political systems vary across the 24 countries surveyed,[1. The 24 countries surveyed include parliamentary republics, presidential republics, constitutional monarchies, federal republics and semi-presidential republics.] citizens in each call for similarly broad changes to government rules and norms. In most countries surveyed, government reform – including calls for transparency, term limits and adjusting the balance […]
reportNov 10, 2023

State of the News Media methodology

Note: State of the News Media was a report that measured key audience and economic indicators for various sectors within the U.S. news industry from 2004-23. Read archived reports from State of the News Media here. The State of the News Media fact sheets use a range of different methodologies to study the health of […]
reportMay 8, 2024

Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine

58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
reportAug 19, 2025

International Opinion on Global Threats

Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
reportJul 2, 2024

2. Confidence in Zelenskyy and support for Ukraine

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.
reportJul 15, 2025

2. China’s economic power and economic relations

Across 25 countries, people increasingly view China as the world’s top economy but generally prioritize economic ties with the U.S.
reportMar 13, 2024

1. Politicians, changing leadership and political parties

In the vast majority of the 24 countries surveyed, politicians are the most common subject of proposals to improve democracy. Some call for different types of people to enter the political arena, while others simply want their current politicians to perform better. Many want their leaders to pay closer attention to and respond more appropriately […]