Christine Tamir

Key statistics about immigrants in the United States from 1980 to 2018.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.

About four-in-ten Black and Asian adults say people have acted as if they were uncomfortable around them because of their race or ethnicity since the beginning of the outbreak, and similar shares say they worry that other people might be suspicious of them if they wear a mask when out in public, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

Across the surveyed countries, opinion varies widely about the value of diversity. But interacting with people of different backgrounds is related to more positive attitudes about the role of diversity in society.

Over half of Latino registered voters who are Democrats or lean toward the party have a good or excellent impression of the party's candidates.

There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.

Lower fertility rates and aging populations have become worldwide concerns, but the G7 nations have stood out for their lower birth rates and graying populations.

Across many G20 countries, people are strongly in favor of increased gender equality and see global climate change as a major threat.

Many South Africans are dissatisfied with the state of their democracy. Confidence in some civic institutions declined from 1990 to 2013.

Many Indonesians are satisfied with the state of their democracy, and more describe the country’s current and future economic situation as good.