5 facts about Africa’s population growth
While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young and growing population.
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Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs
Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.
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About 6 in 10 Americans don’t have moral objections to medical aid in dying
Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to call physician-assisted death morally wrong (48% vs. 23%).
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Majority of Americans prefer spread-out communities with big houses
55% of Americans say they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther away from amenities – compared to 44% who say the opposite.
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How Do U.S. Men and Women Spend Their Time?
Explore how Americans spend their time by gender and across age groups.
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Americans are less likely than people in many other countries to see gambling as morally wrong
In many other surveyed countries, about half of adults or more see gambling as immoral. This includes 89% in Indonesia, 83% in India and 71% in Italy.
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As the Academy Awards approach, a look at moviegoing habits in the United States
About half of Americans (53%) said in a summer 2025 survey that they had seen a movie in theaters in the past year.
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Which U.S. religious groups are most highly educated?
Hindus and Jews are much more likely to have a four-year college degree than Americans in other religious groups.
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What Makes People Proud of Their Country?
From diversity in Indonesia to food in France, people in 25 countries share in their own words what makes them proud.
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Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?
Across 190 members of the United Nations we analyzed, the typical country will observe 13 public holidays in 2026.
