Most Americans Now Say U.S. Foreign Policy Ignores the Interests of Other Countries
Partisans hold different views on whether the U.S. contributes to peace, considers other countries' interests and garners respect around the world.
Which countries do Americans consider global ‘superpowers,’ and how many are there?
Americans most often name the U.S., China and Russia when listing global superpowers, but there's no consensus on how many superpowers there are.
What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.
The number of gun deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2024 but remained among the highest annual totals on record.
What countries do Americans think are gaining and losing influence in today’s world?
On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.
How often does the Supreme Court overturn its own decisions?
Fewer than 1% of Supreme Court cases have overturned an older decision. More than half of these cases concerned economic activity or criminal procedure.
Key facts about Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
About 1.7 million people in the U.S. are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI), tracing their roots to Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands in Oceania.
Video: Can polls tell us who will win on Election Day?
We often hear a candidate is leading, trailing, or the race is tied. This is based on “horse race” polling, which estimates how much support candidates have, based on how people…
Roughly a third of young adults have negative views of their mental health
Key takeaways: Health experts say the United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to a new Pew Research Center study, young adults fare much worse than…
Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.
The U.S. Black immigrant population has more than doubled since 2000, reaching 5.6 million in 2024 and now making up 11.4% of the total Black population.
Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?
When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.
What to know about federal grand juries
Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States.
Catholicism has lost people to religious switching in many countries, while Protestantism has gained in some
Within Christianity, religious switching has affected the two largest subgroups, Catholicism and Protestantism, differently.
5 facts about U.S. children living in blended families
17% of U.S. children under 18 live in a blended family most or all of the time – one that includes a stepparent, stepsiblings or half siblings.
Appendix: Categorizing state abortion laws
To categorize state laws on abortion, Center researchers referenced data from The New York Times. Data and classifications for each state are current as of March 9, 2026. Refer to…
Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate
Key takeaways: In a world where health information can come from countless sources outside of a doctor’s visit, social media and AI chatbots offer newer, digital-first avenues to…
Appendix: Detailed tables
Americans’ views on the morality of married people having an affair % who say married people having an affair is … Note: Figures may not add to 100% or to subtotals indicated due…
How appealing are electric vehicles and hybrids to Americans?
Key takeaways: About a third of Americans say they would very or somewhat seriously consider purchasing an electric vehicle as their next vehicle. This is a similar share as last…
How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender
For years, Pew Research Center has tracked how social media use and experiences differ across demographic groups, including race, ethnicity and gender. But for the first time, we…
How Americans view Trump’s handling of trade and tariffs
Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults are not confident that Trump can make good decisions about trade policy. Views of trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico have shifted…
What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media
Warnings about the potential harms of social media for youth are everywhere – some even targeting specific apps. To see if parents’ outlook shift by platform, we surveyed 1,458…
What do Americans want from their health information sources?
Key takeaways: Americans have choices for where they get their health information, but what qualities are they looking for in those sources? A Pew Research Center survey finds…
Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how…
Methodology
About Pew Research Center’s Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey Results for the survey are based on a mix of telephone, face-to-face and online interviews conducted under the…
Americans value their health – but many face challenges in taking care of it
Key takeaways: Do Americans’ health priorities align with their actions? A new Pew Research Center survey finds big differences between how much importance Americans place on…
Americans’ views of China have grown somewhat more positive in recent years
Most Americans still view China negatively, but a recent survey shows favorability has ticked up, especially among Democrats and younger adults. Fewer now call China an enemy.
What policies would Americans support to help family caregivers?
As part of a survey about aging and caregiving in the U.S., we asked Americans how they feel about certain measures that might help people who are providing care for an aging…
Acknowledgments
Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following…
U.S.-style birthright citizenship is uncommon around the world
32 other countries around the world have birthright citizenship laws that are substantially similar to the U.S. Another 50 or so countries have more limited variations of…
Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs
Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.
Americans have become more likely to say Trump is not too or not at all religious
Among Trump's strongest supporters, relatively few people say they think he is very religious. Just 8% of Republicans and 5% of White evangelicals say this is the case.
Political commentary on religious radio, and what listeners think about it
Most religious radio listeners say keeping up with news and politics isn't a major reason they tune in. Still, some stations have a heavy focus on political commentary.
Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas
Over 1,500 new data centers are in development nationwide. Most will be built in rural areas, particularly the South and Midwest, marking a shift from urban locations.
How Americans view data centers’ impact in key areas, from the environment to jobs
More Americans say data centers have a negative effect on the environment, home energy costs and people’s quality of life nearby than say they have a positive effect.
Americans stand out internationally for their pessimism about the nation’s political system
People in higher-income countries are generally less likely to say their nation’s political system needs major changes or complete reform. Americans are an exception.
Many Latin Americans – especially Protestants – see a role for religion in national leadership, identity and laws
Majorities in Brazil, Colombia and Peru want leaders who stand up for their religious beliefs. Protestants are especially supportive of Christianity in public life.
Republicans have become less likely to say NATO membership benefits the U.S.
Around four-in-ten Republicans (38%) say the U.S. benefits at least a fair amount from being part of NATO – down from 49% last year. Among Democrats, 82% say this.
Where religious radio stations are located, and who owns them
More than 4,000 religious AM/FM stations broadcast across the U.S. Read about where they are, what their range looks like and independent versus group ownership.
Key facts about same-sex marriage around the world, 25 years after the Netherlands legalized it
Twenty-five years after the first nationally recognized same-sex marriages, nearly 40 places now allow them. But their prevalence varies, as do public attitudes.
Religious Radio Across America
Almost all U.S. adults live in range of a religious radio station, most commonly Christian radio. Stations tend to broadcast either mostly music or mostly talk.
How Catholic radio differs from other Christian radio
Catholic radio features more talk programming and distinct topics compared with other Christian stations. Explore how it stands out in the U.S. media landscape.
How Americans view racial diversity ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary
75% of U.S. adults see diversity as a good thing for the country, but Democrats and Republicans differ sharply on how diversity impacts the country’s culture.
Americans’ Shifting Views on Energy Issues
The share of Republicans who say the country should prioritize oil, coal and natural gas over wind and solar power has doubled to 71% over the last six years.
Public Opinion on Abortion
Abortion has long been a contentious issue in the United States, and it is one that sharply divides Americans along partisan, ideological and religious lines.
Federal workforce shrank 10% in Trump’s first year back in office
The federal workforce shrank by 10.3% in 2025, losing nearly 238,000 workers. Among major agencies, the Education Department and USAID had the steepest cuts.
Majority of Americans prefer spread-out communities with big houses
55% of Americans say they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther away from amenities – compared to 44% who say the opposite.
5 facts about Buddhists in the United States
Today, there are millions of Buddhists in the United States, including many who were born to Buddhist families and others who converted into the religion.
In the U.S. and other countries, fewer people now say it’s necessary to believe in God to be moral
Nearly everyone in Indonesia, as well as the vast majority of people in Kenya, India and South Africa, say it’s necessary to believe in God to be moral.
Americans are less likely than people in many other countries to see gambling as morally wrong
In many other surveyed countries, about half of adults or more see gambling as immoral. This includes 89% in Indonesia, 83% in India and 71% in Italy.
Top tax frustrations for Americans: Feeling that some wealthy people, corporations don’t pay fair share
61% of adults say that the feeling that some wealthy people don’t pay their fair share bothers them a lot. 60% say this about some some corporations.
Key findings about how Americans view artificial intelligence
Drawing on five years of Pew Research Center surveys, here are 13 findings about how Americans use and view AI, and where they see promise and risk.
Local News Fact Sheet
Americans' attention to local news has declined since 2016. Explore how people get local news today, shifting from TV and print to digital sources.
8 facts about Americans and TikTok
In the wake of TikTok's deal to make its U.S. operations backed largely by non-Chinese investors, here’s what we know about Americans and TikTok.
Family Caregiving in an Aging America
Family members are increasingly caring for aging parents or spouses as the U.S. population gets older. Caregivers' experiences differ by gender.
Negative views of Israel, Netanyahu continue to rise among Americans – especially young people
Views of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu have grown more negative among U.S. adults, with majorities under 50 in both parties rating them poorly.
Majority of Americans say medication abortion should be legal
More than half of Americans say medication abortion should be legal in their state, while a much smaller share (26%) say it should be illegal.
What Do Americans Consider Immoral?
Nine-in-ten Americans say having an affair is wrong. Republicans and Democrats differ sharply on the morality of abortion and homosexuality.
Multiple indicators show a decline in the health of America’s democracy in 2025
Most Americans say democracy in the United States used to be a good example for other countries to follow but has not been in recent years.
What types of news do Americans seek out or happen to come across?
About half of U.S. adults (49%) say they mostly get news because they happen to come across it, up from 39% in 2019.
About half of Americans with siblings are close to at least one of them
About half of U.S. adults with a sibling are very or extremely close to at least one, with closeness and support varying by demographics.
The United States at 250: How the Country Has Changed in the Past 50 Years
As America turns 250, explore how demographics, work, family and economics have shifted since 1976, based on 50 years of Census data.
In 25-Country Survey, Americans Especially Likely To View Fellow Citizens as Morally Bad
Across 25 countries, Americans are the most likely to see the morality and ethics of people in their country as somewhat or very bad.
Majority of Americans Continue To Say Abortion Should Be Legal in All or Most Cases
A 60% majority of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. This share is down slightly from the last few years.
Southerners tend to be more religious than other U.S. adults – but less religious than they used to be
People who live in the American South continue to be more religious, on average, than residents of the Midwest, Northeast and West.
About 9% of U.S. births in 2023 were to unauthorized or temporary legal immigrant mothers
Generally, the trends in births to unauthorized immigrants follow the growth and decline of the unauthorized immigrant population.
Where Do Americans Get Health Information, and What Do They Trust?
Health care providers are a key source for health information. Smaller shares get health information from social media and AI.
Why is Buddhism shrinking worldwide?
The global population of Buddhists shrank by roughly 5% between 2010 and 2020, the sole major religious group to decline.
Do abortion attitudes differ by gender?
While partisan differences on abortion dominate, a gender gap has emerged among Repuublican men and women.
About 6 in 10 Americans don’t have moral objections to medical aid in dying
Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to call physician-assisted death morally wrong (48% vs. 23%).
About a third of UN member countries have ever had a woman leader
Women are currently the head of government in 13 of the 193 member countries of the United Nations.
Most older adults who live at home want to age in place, but they aren’t entirely confident they’ll get to
Upper-income older adults are the most likely to say they’d prefer to move to assisted living.
What’s religious radio like in your state?
Explore each state's population of religious radio stations and how their programming differs.
Buddhism’s Recent Decline in East Asia
Buddhism is the only major religion whose global population shrank between 2010 and 2020. Learn why it declined in East Asia, particularly in Japan and South Korea.
Appendix: Political categorization
For this analysis, we grouped people into two political categories: those who support the governing political party (or parties) in their country, and those who do not. These…
Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran
Most Americans say striking Iran was the wrong decision and disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict, with stark partisan divides.
7 facts about Iranians in the U.S.
In the aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli attacks in Iran, here are seven facts about Iranians living in the U.S.
Americans Have Become Less Confident in Trump’s Decision-Making on Ukraine
Republicans and Democrats still have differing views of the war in Ukraine, though their opinions of Russia and Putin are broadly negative.
Music on religious radio
Music fills half of religious radio airtime in the U.S. Most songs played fall in the contemporary Christian or worship genres, and a handful of artists dominate airwaves.
Americans’ experiences with religious audio programming
About half of U.S. adults listen to religious programming, including music and podcasts. Read about who tunes in, what they listen to and why, based on a 2025 survey.
Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War
69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
Do Americans think Trump can make good decisions about various foreign policy issues?
Public confidence in Trump's handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as his policymaking toward Iran, China and North Korea, has declined since last year.
As the Academy Awards approach, a look at moviegoing habits in the United States
About half of Americans (53%) said in a summer 2025 survey that they had seen a movie in theaters in the past year.