Economy, jobs continue to rank as most important problems
February 9, 2012
Though Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., the 22% who are satisfied is up from 15% in December and is the highest since last spring.
Nearly two-thirds are dissatisfied with the current level of immigration
January 17, 2012
Nearly two out of three Americans (64%) are dissatisfied with the level of immigration into the country, down slightly from 72% in January 2008. Most of those who are dissatisfied want to see immigration levels decreased.
Assistance usually does not come from both sources
December 12, 2011
Households worldwide are three times more likely get financial help from individuals within the same country (9%) than from outside the country (3%), according to Gallup's surveys in 135 countries between 2009 and 2010.
They are also likely to recommend their communities to others
October 3, 2011
Residents worldwide are less likely to relocate from communities where more of the workforce is employed full time for employers. They are also more likely to be satisfied with these communities and more likely to recommend them to others.
Nearly two-thirds who want to migrate would like to go somewhere other than their home country
July 19, 2011
First-generation migrants are more likely to want to permanently switch countries -- and typically to somewhere other than home -- than native-born residents.
Those who benefit from remittances more likely to want to move
July 12, 2011
Adults who can rely on help from friends and family in other countries when they need it are nearly three times more likely to say they would like to migrate (30%) than those who do not have these types of networks (11%), according to Gallup data on international migration desires collected in 146 countries.
Gallup finds that the world's roughly 630 million potential migrants are most likely to be young, single, educated, and relatively financially well-off. But they are also most likely to be underemployed.
Most also support a path to citizenship for those already here illegally
June 22, 2011
Fifty-three percent of Americans, a new high, say it is extremely important for the government to take steps this year to halt the flow of illegal immigrants into the U.S. Fewer, 43%, but also a new high, say it is extremely important to develop a plan for dealing with illegal immigrants already in the U.S.
Plurality continues to prefer decreased immigration levels
June 22, 2011
Americans in 2011 continue to show a preference for decreased immigration levels (43%) over maintaining current levels (35%), with far fewer wanting to see increased immigration (18%). The majority of Americans still believe immigration is a good thing for the United States today.
Worldwide desire to migrate abated between 2007 and 2010, but Gallup finds 14% of the world's adults -- or about 630 million people -- would still like to migrate to another country if they had the chance.
