Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
Across the three South Asian countries surveyed, views of other countries in the region often vary by religion.
The globe’s 280 million immigrants shape countries’ religious composition. Christians make up the largest share, but Jews are most likely to have migrated.
Explore our interactive table showing the religious composition of immigrants around the globe and how it’s changed from 1990 to 2020.
Mexicans hold generally positive views of the United States, while Americans hold generally negative views of Mexico – a reversal from 2017.
People in sub-Saharan Africa are typically among the most likely to say that religion is very important in their lives.
While 63% of Democrats say the U.S. is responsible for helping Ukraine defend against Russia, 62% of Republicans say it is not.
A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.
