Asia & the Pacific

Government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religion increased in 2015 for the first time in three years. Government harassment and use of force surged in Europe, as did social hostilities against Muslims.

More babies were born to Christian mothers than to members of any other religion in recent years. Less than 20 years from now, however, the number of babies born to Muslims is expected to modestly exceed births to Christians.

Overall, 78% of Americans have an unfavorable view of the communist nation ruled by Kim Jong Un, with 61% holding a very unfavorable opinion.

Today, 44% of Americans have a favorable opinion of China, up from 2016. Yet, concerns about Chinese cyberattacks have risen and most Americans back using force to defend Asian allies against China

India and China have long had a competitive relationship and have emerged as major economic powers. But in the digital space, China has a clear advantage.

Women make up at least 40% of the workforce in more than 80 countries. Across all of these countries, the median female share of the workforce is 45.4%.

India has a long history of migration, as both the source of and destination for many international migrants. Here are five facts about India and migration.

In a number of countries, younger people are more likely than their elders to take an inclusive view of what it takes for people to be truly “one of us.”