Global population skews male, but UN projects parity between sexes by 2050
The number of males has exceeded the number of females since the mid-1960s. But by 2050, the worldwide sex ratio is expected to even out.
The number of males has exceeded the number of females since the mid-1960s. But by 2050, the worldwide sex ratio is expected to even out.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Americans remain more likely to favor expanding solar power (78%) and wind power (72%) than nuclear power (56%).
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Black voters are more confident in Biden than Trump when it comes to having the qualities needed to serve another term.
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