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After approaching historic lows in many countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, global views of China are improving and, in some places, even reaching new highs.
Across 37 countries, views of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are more negative than positive.
Larger shares of young women (57%) than young men (47%) get health and wellness info from influencers. Among those who do this, young women are especially likely to often see beauty content. Do you get health and wellness information from influencers? 🤳 #Influencers #HealthAndWellness
🔴51% of Republicans view the Israeli government favorably. 🔵16% of Democrats view it favorably. Despite the gap, views of the Israeli government have turned more negative among both groups in recent years.
With the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham over the weekend, Governor Henry McMaster will be able to appoint a temporary successor with no restrictions. Many states have their own procedures to appoint a successor when a senator dies, resigns or is removed from office. #USCongress
Americans continue to view both the #Israeli and #Palestinian political leadership more negatively than they view the Israeli and Palestinian people. 52% of U.S. adults view the Israeli people favorably, but 32% view the Israeli government favorably in 2026. 🧵
What do people around the world think of #Russia? A median of 59% of adults across 37 countries have an unfavorable opinion of Russia. Opinions are most negative in Europe and most positive in South and Southeast Asia.
Hispanic identity in the U.S. is not expressed through a single label. If you’re Hispanic, how do you describe yourself? 💬
While the U.S. is the world’s leading crude oil producer, it still relies on oil from other countries.
In 2025, 34% of U.S. Hispanics say they personally experienced discrimination or were treated unfairly because of their Hispanic background by someone who is not Hispanic.
Supporters of right ring populist parties in Europe tend to have more confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin than nonsupporters. In Hungary, for example, supporters of Fidesz are significantly more likely than nonsupporters to view Russia and Putin positively. #RightWingPopulism #Russia
Did you know the U.S. is the world’s top producer of crude oil, as well as the top consumer of petroleum ? The U.S. took over the top crude oil producer spot in 2018. It has remained there since.
U.S. Hispanics are divided on whether their identity helps or hurts them in America. ⚖️ Some say being #Latino is a source of advantage or connection. Others say it is tied to barriers and discrimination. Find more here: www.pewresearch.org/... #USHispanics #CulturalIdentity
The Iran war has led to higher gas prices globally, including in the U.S., which is the world’s leading oil consumer and producer. With these costs on Americans’ minds, here’s a closer look at U.S. oil production and consumption trends: www.pewresearch.org/...
Many countries – predominantly in Asia – have taken multiple steps to address rising energy costs amid the Iran War. The U.S. has not made nationwide energy policy changes in response to the war. #EnergyCost #Energy
In most countries we surveyed, adults 18-34 are more likely than those 50 and older to have a favorable view of Russia. Hungary is the only country where older adults were more likely to hold positive views of #Russia than younger adults.
More than 100 countries have taken steps to address rising energy costs, such as lowering energy taxes, in response to the Iran war. www.pewresearch.org/... #EnergyCost #Energy
The #NATO Summit begins today in Ankara, Turkey. When we surveyed people in 13 member states on their views of the alliance, favorable views were highest in Poland (78%) and Sweden (74%). They were lowest in Turkey (27%). Overall, views across these member states tilt positive (65% favorable).
As the federal government rolls back several gun regulations, Americans remain divided on gun policy. Here’s what our surveys show about public views on gun laws, ownership and gun violence: www.pewresearch.org/...
Lawmakers in the U.S. represent more people than in almost any other country. Each of the 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives represents about 802,000 people. The median representation ratio among 106 democracies was about 31,000 people per lawmaker. #USDemocracy
85% of U.S. adults support social media companies requiring parental consent for minors to create an account. Support for policies like requiring parental consent, age verification and setting time limits for minors has increased in recent years. 📱📈 #SocialMediaPolicies
"If this country is going to stay whole, is going to thrive, is going to be an inspiration for future generations — we have to be willing to commit to make those same brave leaps of democratic imagination." — Pew Research Center president Mike Dimock, in his TED Talk. Watch: go.ted.com/michaeldi...
The U.S. Constitution is one of the most difficult constitutions to amend, requiring ratification at both the state and national level. Only one democracy’s constitution is harder to change, and just three others are nearly as hard. 📜 #USDemocracy
Mike Dimock, president of Pew Research Center, gave a TED Talk. It drops today. "The founders didn't hand us a finished product. They handed us an ongoing project." See what Pew's data shows about American democracy right now — and what he thinks we can still do about it.
Out of 106 democracies around the world, Washington, D.C. is the only capital city whose residents have no voting representation in the national legislature. 🌎 #USDemocracy #WashingtonDC