Multiple Regions / Worldwide

Only about a third of the world’s countries practice daylight saving time, and the vast majority of them are in Europe.

A rising share of Asian Americans say they have no religion (32%), but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family or culture. Christianity is still the largest faith group among Asian Americans (34%).

Pope Francis’ picks for the College of Cardinals have tilted the leadership structure away from its historic European base and toward countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.

Across 12 countries, a median of 40% of adults say they have no confidence in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while a median of 37% say they have at least some confidence. About eight-in-ten Indians (79%) have a favorable view of Modi, including a 55% majority with a very favorable view.

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.

Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.

People around the world see both strengths and flaws in the U.S., but they generally view the U.S. positively, according to a new survey of 24 countries.

Majorities in most of the 24 nations surveyed by Pew Research Center this spring say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.