Sneha Gubbala

With new 2022 survey results just around the corner, here are five of the many insights from the newly added data available on the database.

We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.

Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.

Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.

Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.