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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.

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.

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.

Sort through the more than 30 jurisdictions that have enacted laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry.

In 2020, properties in 102 of the 198 countries and territories in the study were targeted in incidents tied to religion.

Incidents against Jewish people in 2020 ranged from verbal and physical assaults to vandalism of cemeteries and scapegoating for the pandemic.

The number of international migrants grew to 281 million in 2020; 3.6% of the world’s people lived outside their country of birth that year.

Our study analyzes 198 countries and territories and is based on policies and events in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available.

China has the world’s largest population (1.426 billion), but India (1.417 billion) is expected to claim this title next year.