Datasets

Germany and the United States: Reliable Allies

But Disagreement on Russia, Global Leadership and Trade

2015 U.S.-Germany Survey Data

Americans, Japanese: Mutual Respect 70 Years After the End of WWII

Neither Trusts China, Differ on Japan’s Security Role in Asia

2015 U.S.-Japan Survey Data

The Divide Over Islam and National Laws in the Muslim World

Varied views on whether Quran should influence laws in countries

Smartphone Ownership and Internet Usage Continues to Climb in Emerging Economies

But advanced economies still have higher rates of technology use

Wide Ideological Divides on Most Major Issues as Venezuela's Elections Near

Venezuelans not keen to embrace Maduro or Chávez’s legacy

Global Support for Principle of Free Expression, but Opposition to Some Forms of Speech

Americans Especially Likely to Embrace Individual Liberties

Global Concern about Climate Change, Broad Support for Limiting Emissions

U.S., China Less Worried; Partisan Divides in Key Countries

Deep Divisions in Turkey as Election Nears

But Turks Share Negative Views of Foreign Powers

Canadians Satisfied with U.S. Relationship

Most Have Positive View of U.S. but Disagree with Americans over Keystone Pipeline

Corruption, Pollution, Inequality Are Top Concerns in China

Many Worry about Threats to Traditions and Culture

The Modi Bounce

Indians Give Their Prime Minister and Economy High Marks, Worry about Crime, Jobs, Prices, Corruption

Health Care, Education Are Top Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Most Are Optimistic about Economic Future

Americans’ Concerns about China: Economics, Cyberattacks, Human Rights Top the List

Republicans Especially Likely to See Threats from China

How Asia-Pacific Publics See Each Other and Their National Leaders

Japan Viewed Most Favorably, No Leader Enjoys Majority Support

Declining Ratings for Mexico’s Peña Nieto

Fewer Say Government Is Making Progress against Drug Cartels

Russia, Putin Held in Low Regard around the World

Russia’s Image Trails U.S. across All Regions

Global Publics: Economic Conditions Are Bad

But Positive Sentiment Rebounding in Europe, Japan, U.S.

Latin Americans Approve of U.S. Re-establishing Diplomatic Ties with Cuba

But Publics Have Mixed Views of Cuba and Little Confidence in Raul Castro

Extremism Concerns Growing in West and Predominantly Muslim Countries

Worries Especially Widespread in Western Europe and U.S.

Climate Change Seen as Top Global Threat

Americans, Europeans, Middle Easterners Focus on ISIS as Greatest Danger

A Global Middle Class Is More Promise than Reality

From 2001 to 2011, Nearly 700 Million Step Out of Poverty, but Most Only Barely

Global Publics Back U.S. on Fighting ISIS, but Are Critical of Post-9/11 Torture

Asian Nations Mostly Support TPP, Defense Pivot – but Also Value Economic Ties with China

Iran’s Global Image Mostly Negative

Israel, Arab States Share Unfavorable View of Middle East Neighbor

NATO Publics Blame Russia for Ukrainian Crisis, but Reluctant to Provide Military Aid

In Russia, Anti-Western Views and Support for Putin Surge

Faith in European Project Reviving

But Most Say Rise of Eurosceptic Parties Is a Good Thing

Spring 2015 Survey Data

Social Networking Popular Across Globe

Arab Publics Most Likely to Express Political Views Online

Growing Concerns in China about Inequality, Corruption

Ratings for the U.S. Decline

Deepening Economic Doubts in India

Strong Support for Improving Relations with Pakistan

Pervasive Gloom About the World Economy

Faith in Hard Work, Capitalism Falter; But Emerging Markets Upbeat

Most Muslims Want Democracy, Personal Freedoms, and Islam in Political Life

Pakistani Public Opinion Ever More Critical of U.S.

74% Call America an Enemy

Widespread Condemnation for Assad in Neighboring Countries

But Lebanese Shia Backing Syrian Regime

Mexicans Back Military Campaign Against Cartels

Opinion of U.S. Improving
Despite Doubts About Success, Human Rights Costs

Global Opinion of Obama Slips, International Policies Faulted

Drone Strikes Widely Opposed

Japanese Wary of Nuclear Energy

Disaster “Weakened” Nation

European Unity on the Rocks

Greeks and Germans at Polar Opposites

Russians Back Protests, Political Freedoms

And Putin, Too

A Global “No” To a Nuclear-Armed Iran

Divisions on Sanctions and Use of Force

Egyptians Remain Optimistic, Embrace Democracy and Religion in Political Life

Muslim Brotherhood and Military Receive Positive Ratings

On Anniversary of bin Laden’s Death, Little Backing of al Qaeda

Before His Death in 2011, Support for bin Laden Himself Had Waned

Spring 2012 Survey Data

U.S. Public, Experts Differ on China Policies

Public Deeply Concerned about China's Economic Power

U.S.-China Security Perceptions Project 2012 General Public Survey Data

Public Health a Major Priority in African Nations

Improving Hospitals, Dealing with HIV/AIDS are Top Issues

Global Views on Morality

Compare Values across 40 Countries

Emerging and Developing Nations Want Freedom on the Internet

Young Especially Opposed to Censorship

Worldwide, Many See Belief in God as Essential to Morality

Richer Nations Are Exception

Emerging Nations Embrace Internet, Mobile Technology

Cell Phones Nearly Ubiquitous in Many Countries

Attitudes about Aging: A Global Perspective

In a Rapidly Graying World, Japanese Are Worried, Americans Aren’t

Despite Challenges, Africans Are Optimistic about the Future

Economic Outlook More Positive in Africa than Europe or Middle East

Mexicans and Salvadorans Have Positive Picture of Life in U.S.

Widespread Concern about Drugs and Gangs at Home

Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors

Mixed Views of Saudi Influence, Record on Civic Freedoms

Environmental Concerns on the Rise in China

Many Also Worried about Inflation, Inequality, Corruption

UN Retains Strong Global Image

Robust Support in America, Especially among Democrats

Tunisians Disaffected with Leaders as Conditions Worsen

Doubts about Democracy; Most Support Political Role for Islam

Muslim Publics Share Concerns about Extremist Groups

Much Diminished Support for Suicide Bombing

Global Opinion of Russia Mixed

Negative Views Widespread in Mideast and Europe

As Mali Votes, Mixed Reception to French Intervention from Publics in Africa and Middle East

Most French Approve

America’s Global Image Remains More Positive than China’s

But Many See China Becoming World’s Leading Power

Japanese Public’s Mood Rebounding, Abe Highly Popular

China and South Korea Very Negative Toward Japan

Climate Change and Financial Instability Seen as Top Global Threats

Global Views of Iran Overwhelmingly Negative

Opposition Still Widespread to Tehran Obtaining Nuclear Arms

The Global Divide on Homosexuality

Greater Acceptance in More Secular and Affluent Countries

Economies of Emerging Markets Better Rated During Difficult Times

Egyptians Increasingly Glum

Not Optimistic about Economy or Certain They Are Better Off Post-Mubarak

The New Sick Man of Europe: the European Union

Despite Their Wide Differences, Many Israelis and Palestinians Want Bigger Role for Obama in Resolving Conflict

On Eve of Elections, a Dismal Public Mood in Pakistan

Spring 2013 Survey Data

Widespread Middle East Fears that Syrian Violence Will Spread

No Love for Assad, Yet No Support for Arming the Rebels

U.S. Image Rebounds in Mexico

Fewer See Better Life North of the Border, but 35% Would Migrate

Indians Reflect on Their Country & the World

Troubled by Economic Problems, Corruption, Pakistan and China

Indians Want Political Change

Modi Viewed More Favorably than Gandhi

Winter 2014 India Survey Data

Support in Principle for U.S.-EU Trade Pact

But Some Americans and Germans Wary of TTIP Details

2014 U.S.-Germany Trade Survey Data

Global Publics Embrace Social Networking

Computer and Cell Phone Usage Up Around the World

Muslim Publics Divided on Hamas and Hezbollah

Most Embrace a Role for Islam in Politics

Indians See Threat From Pakistan, Extremist Groups

Brazilians Upbeat About Their Country, Despite Its Problems

Most See Brazil as Rising Power

Turks Downbeat About Their Institutions

Even Military Less Well-Regarded

Mexicans Continue Support for Drug War

Sense of Progress and Support for U.S. Involvement Decline

Concern About Extremist Threat Slips in Pakistan

Widespread Support For Banning Full Islamic Veil in Western Europe

Most Americans Disapprove

Gender Equality Universally Embraced, But Inequalities Acknowledged

Men’s Lives Often Seen as Better

Obama More Popular Abroad Than At Home, Global Image of U.S. Continues to Benefit

Spring 2010 Survey Data