How Republicans view their party and key issues facing the country as the 118th Congress begins
Republicans now hold a narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here’s a look at their views on key issues and the GOP’s future.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Republicans now hold a narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here’s a look at their views on key issues and the GOP’s future.
Overwhelmingly, people believe the U.S. interferes in the affairs of other countries (82%), but most also believe the U.S. contributes to peace and stability around the world (61%). U.S. President Joe Biden receives mostly positive reviews from publics around the world with 54% expressing confidence in Biden, while 39% say they lack confidence in him.
Large majorities in most of the 19 countries surveyed have negative views of China, but relatively few say bilateral relations are bad.
When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
China has the world’s largest population (1.426 billion), but India (1.417 billion) is expected to claim this title next year.
Americans see China as a growing superpower – and increasingly say it is the world’s leading economy.
Results presented in this data essay are drawn from nationally representative surveys conducted over the past 20 years in more than 60 countries.
In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that the United States’ influence in the world has been getting weaker in recent years.
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