72% of Americans say the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy, but isn’t anymore
A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
In 2022, the number of immigrants living in the U.S. reached a high of 46.1 million, accounting for 13.8% of the population.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
Only about a third of the world’s countries practice daylight saving time, and the vast majority of them are in Europe.
A 59% majority of Americans say the U.S. has lost more than it has gained when it comes to increased trade with other countries.
Many worldwide are dissatisfied with how democracy is working. In several high-income democracies, dissatisfaction has been on the rise since 2021.
In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born in Mexico, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
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