About a third of U.S. Democrats like political leaders who identify as democratic socialists
Democrats’ views on democratic socialists also differ by race and ethnicity, age, education, income and political engagement.
5 facts about religion in the Philippines
Nearly all Filipinos believe in God, most pray daily and 92% identify as Christian, with Catholics as the majority.
Which Americans are most likely to have spoken with a local journalist?
About a quarter of Americans have spoken with a local journalist, with education, income, race and community attachment linked to higher rates of interaction.
Buying a home has gotten harder for young adults in most U.S. metro areas
About nine-in-ten adults under 40 say buying a home is harder than it was for their parents, as rising prices and mortgage rates push homeownership further out of reach.
Americans Are Increasingly Pessimistic About Avoiding the Worst Effects of Climate Change
About six-in-ten Americans say countries around the world, including the U.S., will not do enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change. This growing pessimism is driven by…
Americans on what causes climate change: Human activity or natural patterns?
Key takeaways: Almost all climate scientists say the planet is warming, and that this is caused mostly by human activity. But a far smaller share of the American public has shared…
Right-Wing Populism in the Decade Since Brexit
Since the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, right-wing populists and their parties have regularly disrupted Europe’s political landscape.
Appendix B: Classifying European political parties
Classifying parties as populist Although experts generally agree that populist political leaders or parties display high levels of anti-elitism, definitions of populism vary. We…
Methodology
About Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey Results for the survey are based on a mix of telephone, face-to-face and online interviews conducted under the…
Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes Research Laura Silver, Associate…
Many Americans favor prayer in public schools, but few think it should be mandatory
Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are…
Comparing how Americans and others around the world view the United States’ global role
Majorities in most countries say the U.S. does not promote peace and stability or consider other countries’ interests on policy matters.
Trump Gets Negative Reviews Internationally as Fewer Say U.S. Is a Reliable Partner
A 36-country survey finds declining ratings for the U.S. amid rising concerns about its foreign policy and the health of its democracy.
European views of Trump and the U.S. are especially negative
Views of the U.S. and its president are negative across the globe, but Europeans stand out for their especially unfavorable views.
In middle-income nations, most say the U.S. interferes in other countries’ affairs
Majorities in 16 of 17 middle-income nations say this, including roughly three-quarters of adults or more in 12 countries.
More than half of states restrict betting on elections
Lawmakers in at least 16 states have introduced legislation this year to regulate prediction markets in some way.
How do views of Trump compare with other global leaders?
Of the six leaders asked about, only Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu ranks below President Donald Trump in confidence.
The gender gap in AI
Does gender factor into how people use and think about artificial intelligence (AI)? In some ways, it does. Men report using chatbots more regularly than women and are more likely…
Does working from home make work-family balance easier?
As many workers face return-to-office mandates, some parents have been able to maintain remote or hybrid work arrangements. A majority of working parents (65%) say they have a job…
Tuned-Out Middle
Tuned-Out Middle are defined largely by their relatively low levels of interest in politics and participation in elections. While they are roughly equally likely to associate with…
How foreign policy values and issues cut across the political typology groups
The 2026 Pew Research Center political typology reveals a rich portrait of how Americans view the nation’s place in the world, the strength and use of its power, its relationships…
60 Minutes shakeup continues
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Racial and ethnic differences in how adults use and view AI
Americans’ use of and views about artificial intelligence (AI) aren’t the same across groups, with race and ethnicity often playing a big factor. Asian adults stand out for their…
For Working Parents, the Boundary Between Work and Family Is Often Blurred
Parents – especially moms – often carry the mental load that comes with trying to balance what their families need with what their job demands. And with so many obligations, it’s…
Leftward Progressives
As their name suggests, Leftward Progressives hold progressive views across nearly every issue area. Deeply supportive of expanding government services and the social safety net,…
From carpooling to buying secondhand, what eco-friendly actions do Americans take and why?
Key takeaways: Americans engage in all sorts of green behaviors, from recycling to carpooling to shopping secondhand. A new Pew Research Center survey asked Americans why they do…
Why don’t people use chatbots?
Although chatbot use is rising in the United States, about half of U.S. adults say they never use one, according to Pew Research Center’s February survey of U.S. adults. And for…
How voting, political participation and news sources differ across political typology groups
Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into nine groups based on their political values and attitudes. Some groups are very ideologically consistent and deeply…
Appendix A: Survey Methodology
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 183 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative…
Appendix: Classifying European political parties
Classifying parties as populist Although experts generally agree that populist political leaders or parties display high levels of anti-elitism, definitions of populism vary. We…
Google announces changes to Search
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Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact
More Americans are using chatbots, and some are adopting AI summaries and smart speakers. But views about AI and how fast it’s advancing tilt negative – even for younger adults.
How opinions and use of AI differ by age
For decades, age has been a key factor in Americans’ technology use, and artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. In February, Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 U.S.…
How working parents divide family responsibilities
To understand how different-sex couples share household and parenting tasks when both parents have full-time jobs, we asked parents in this type of family who does more when it…
How family work arrangements have changed over time
The work arrangements of moms and dads who are married or living together have changed considerably in recent decades. As of 2025, just over half (52%) of different-sex couples…
No Apologies Right
No Apologies Right are overwhelmingly supportive of President Donald Trump’s agenda and the Make America Great Again movement. They take very conservative stances across a wide…
Pragmatic and Polite Right
Pragmatic and Polite Right hold a mix of conservative, moderate and somewhat liberal issue positions: They skew more conservative on economics and the role of government, while…
Do Americans think extreme weather is worse today than in the past?
Key takeaways: Recent scientific studies have found that extreme weather is becoming both more common and more intense, and many Americans have noticed. Majorities of Americans…
How workplace benefits and flexibility shape parents’ ability to balance work and family
As part of a larger survey about their experiences, we asked working parents what work arrangements or employer-provided benefits would be the most helpful to them and whether…
The political typology illustrates gaps in political values by age, race and ethnicity
The prevalence of Pew Research Center’s nine political typology groups varies considerably by age and across racial and ethnic groups. This variation mirrors these demographic…
Social media influencers’ role in the CA gubernatorial race
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What are parents’ biggest challenges in finding childcare?
As many working parents struggle with the cost of childcare, the issue has become a focus for policymakers across the political spectrum. We asked 849 working parents with at…
Political Typology
Political Typology The political typology uses survey data to classify the American public into nine political groups based on responses to 30 questions about their political…
Order and Opportunity Left
Order and Opportunity Left are the largest group in the political typology, making up 18% of the American public. They generally support a larger federal government with more…
How the political typology groups feel about the Republican and Democratic parties
The 2026 Pew Research Center political typology identifies nine distinct groups in the American public, some highly ideological and partisan, others more ideologically mixed.…
Unconventional Right
Unconventional Right are a Republican-oriented group with conservative values in many areas – but not across the board. Largely supportive of restrictions on immigration and…
What do Americans think AI is?
The existence of artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a question of if to when, and now. But when people think of AI, they associate it with a range of things – from…
Video: How to spot a good poll vs. a bad poll
Anyone can ask a survey question online – but does that make it a good poll? They might call themselves a pollster, but their methods aren’t exactly best practice — and the…
Appendix B: Typology group creation and analysis
Pew Research Center’s 2026 political typology divides the public into nine groups. The assignment of individuals to one of the nine groups is based on their responses to 30…
Left-Out Left
Left-Out Left are a Democratic-oriented group marked by low expectations of the political system and a feeling that they are not well-represented. They largely doubt that…
Appendix C: The history of the political typology
The Pew Research Center political typology aims to sort Americans into groups based on their political values and beliefs. The current study – Pew Research Center’s ninth…
Federal agency X accounts are getting far more engagement in the second Trump term than under Biden
Federal agencies are getting far more audience engagement on X in the second Trump administration than they did during the final year of the Biden administration.
Key findings about Americans and mental health
As the nation marks Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s a look at how Americans describe their mental health and who they feel comfortable talking to about it.
Majority of new green cards have gone to immigrants already living in U.S.
A new Trump administration memo could require green card seekers already in the U.S. to apply from abroad, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands annually.
Catholics in Latin America generally have positive views of Pope Leo
In six Latin American countries surveyed, most Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, though his ratings trail those Pope Francis received early in his papacy.
For the 100th anniversary of the SAT, a look at standardized test scores over time
As the SAT nears its 100th anniversary, here's a look at how the test has changed since 1926 and how scores on both the SAT and ACT have shifted over time.
Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Majorities in most of the countries we surveyed express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Religious Restrictions Around the World
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
10 facts about Americans and marijuana
Nearly nine-in-ten U.S. adults say marijuana should be legal either for medical or recreational use. Just 11% say the drug should not be legal at all.
5 facts about Africa’s population growth
While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young and growing population.
Is U.S. fertility at an all-time low? It depends how you measure it
U.S. fertility rates have hit historic lows, but three common measures tell different stories about whether American families are truly shrinking.
What the data says about abortion in the U.S.
Six-in-ten US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Here's a look at data on abortion rates, providers, demographics and more.
Republicans, Democrats continue to differ sharply on voting access
About six-in-ten Americans support no-excuse early or absentee voting, but partisan divides remain, with GOP support falling sharply since 2018.
Restrictions on religion rose in most regions in 2023 but declined in sub-Saharan Africa
Median levels of government restrictions and social hostilities rose in Europe, Asia and the Pacific, and the Middle East and North Africa.
Americans are more dissatisfied with how their democracy is working than people in other high-income countries
A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
Who do Americans think is going to win the World Cup?
Most Americans say they are unlikely to follow the 2026 World Cup, though immigrants are far more likely than U.S.-born adults to tune in.
As Trump turns 80, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
As Trump turns 80, only 16 of 186 national leaders are older. The median leader age is 63, while Nepal's 36-year-old PM is the youngest.
What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?
Most U.S. adults who go to religious services say they’ve recently heard from their clergy about at least one political or social issue.
Vance is among 1.5% of Americans who have converted to Catholicism
Converts make up 8% of U.S. Catholics. The remaining 92% of U.S. Catholics were raised in the faith and still identify with it today.
Americans say keeping up with key news topics is crucial. But fewer say they’re highly informed themselves
Democrats and Republicans broadly show similar patterns in how they evaluate the importance of staying informed about various topics.
Number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose in 2023
The six countries with very high social hostilities involving religion were Nigeria, India, Israel, Syria, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood
Still, many express some optimism: Most people say they feel "hopeful" and 54% say they're "happy" when thinking about the future.
In several European countries, EU gets more positive ratings today than during Brexit vote
EU favorability has risen across Europe since the 2016 Brexit vote, with a median of 62% now viewing the organization positively.
More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday in 2026
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
Harassment of religious groups around the world in 2023
Religious groups faced harassment in 192 of 198 countries and territories, matching a previous high from 2022.
How the political typology groups compare
Use this tool to compare the political typology groups on some key topics and their demographics.
About 1 in 5 Americans have used crypto; Republicans’ use has ticked up
Some of the biggest demographic differences in cryptocurrency use are by gender, age and income.
Have Americans’ wages kept up with inflation? That depends
Determining whether workers' wages have kept up with inflation depends on many factors.
Trading volume on prediction markets has soared in recent months
Prediction market trading volume has risen from under $5 billion monthly in mid 2025 to nearly $24 billion in April 2026, with sports dominating.
More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023
The number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose for the third year in a row; government interference in worship also increased.
Faith First Conservatives
Faith First Conservatives are deeply conservative in their political values and are stalwart supporters of the Republican Party and Donald Trump, though their political style is…
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two…
Loyal Liberals
Loyal Liberals have broadly progressive political values across many issue areas and a strong allegiance to the Democratic Party. Highly educated and relatively secure…
Most U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo favorably; many think Trump has been too critical of him
About eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, though opinions on the tension between Leo and President Trump split sharply along party lines.
How much do you know about NATO? Take our quiz
Test your NATO knowledge and see how you compare to U.S. adults. Americans answer half of five factual questions correctly, on average.
Political Typology 2026
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
Religious restrictions in the 25 most populous countries in 2023
India, Egypt, Pakistan, Iran and Indonesia ranked highest in overall levels of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities.
What happens when war breaks out in the middle of a survey?
Using statistical analysis of surveys fielded during the U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran, researchers tracked real-time shifts in global views of the U.S. and national economies.
Amid Iran conflict, how do Israelis and Palestinians feel about their safety?
Most Israelis, but few Palestinians, say they have access to a bomb shelter. Israelis are also far more likely than Palestinians to feel the war with Iran will make them safer.
Israelis, Palestinians, Americans See War in Iran Differently
Three-quarters of Israelis say the U.S. made the right decision in attacking Iran, while eight-in-ten Palestinians say the opposite. Americans are more divided.
Israelis, Palestinians and Americans disagree on which countries in Iran war are doing enough to protect civilians
Views among Americans, Israelis and Palestinians diverge on whether the U.S., Israel and Iran are doing enough to avoid civilian casualties in the Iran war.