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Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
Political Typology Quiz
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
Most people in advanced economies think their own government respects personal freedoms
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
More people globally see racial, ethnic discrimination as a serious problem in the U.S. than in their own society
Concerns about racial and ethnic discrimination are widespread in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed this spring.
Citizens in Advanced Economies Want Significant Changes to Their Political Systems
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
Americans see stronger societal conflicts than people in other advanced economies
New findings reveal exactly how the United States is more divided than the other 16 advanced economies surveyed.
Diversity and Division in Advanced Economies
Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic groups.
Those on ideological right favor fewer COVID-19 restrictions in most advanced economies
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
For most of India’s Hindus, religious and national identities are closely linked
Nearly two-thirds of Hindus (64%) in India say it is very important to be Hindu to be truly Indian, our survey found.
Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation
Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.”
