Sub-Saharan Africa

Across the surveyed countries, opinion varies widely about the value of diversity. But interacting with people of different backgrounds is related to more positive attitudes about the role of diversity in society.

Our analysis assesses the relationship between Nigerians’ distance to a major Chinese investment in their country and their views toward China.

Majorities say the democratic principles tested on our survey are at least somewhat important. But often, underwhelming percentages describe democratic rights and institutions as very important.

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and is the top birthplace among African immigrants living in the U.S.

Many South Africans are dissatisfied with the state of their democracy. Confidence in some civic institutions declined from 1990 to 2013.

What is the internet? Who is an internet user? Research suggests that some people who use the internet may not be aware that they’re doing so.

When compared with other wealthy nations, the U.S. is unique in that a large share of its population prays every day.

Dissatisfaction with democracy is correlated with views on economic conditions, whether key democratic norms are being respected and other issues.

Money sent by immigrants to their home countries in sub-Saharan Africa reached a record $41 billion in 2017.

Worldwide, an estimated $625 billion (USD) was sent by migrants to individuals in their home countries in 2017, a 7% increase from 2016, when the amount was $586 billion, according to economists at the World Bank. This increase follows two consecutive years of decline.