Multiple Regions / Worldwide

Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.

Since the initial disruptions of field operations due to COVID-19, we have been able to conduct 33 surveys in 17 countries and territories.

Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.

17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).

Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.

Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.

Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.

Unfavorable views of China also hover near historic highs in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed.

Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.