In the U.S., 180 days of school is most common, but length of school day varies by state
School has started in most of the United States. On average, K-12 public schools will be in session close to 180 days this year.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
School has started in most of the United States. On average, K-12 public schools will be in session close to 180 days this year.
Younger women, women with a postgraduate degree and Democratic women are more likely to keep their last name after marriage.
Some 17% of U.S. adults regularly attend religious services in person and watch them online or on TV.
Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s ban on religion, some 6% of party members formally identify with a religion.
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
Based on formal religious identity, China is the least religious country in the world – with just 10% of Chinese adults self-identifying with a religion.
The share of Americans who say the United States stands above all other nations in the world has declined modestly over the past four years.
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.
52% of Americans say they feel more concerned than excited about the increased use of artificial intelligence.
19% of employed U.S. adults who have heard of ChatGPT think chatbots will have a major impact on their job.