Laura Silver

Though Biden is 80 years old, most global leaders are in their 50s and 60s, and the median age of current national leaders is 62.

Though younger people tend to be more internationally oriented than older adults, they differ from one another over how they want their country to engage with the world.

Given the complexities of geopolitics, how might wording affect responses to a question about a hypothetical conflict between China and Taiwan?

India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.

Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.

People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.

China has had the world's largest population since at least 1950 but is now projected to experience an absolute decline as early as 2023.

Perceptions of strong partisan conflict are most widespread among adults in South Korea, the United States, Israel, France and Hungary.

Most in advanced economies say voting, taking steps to reduce climate change and getting a COVID-19 vaccine are ways to be a good member of society; fewer say this about attending religious services.

More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.