Chadians among the least likely to say media in their country have a lot of freedom
November 3, 2011
People worldwide are more likely to perceive the media in their countries as having a lot of freedom than not. A median of 67% say their media have this much freedom, but this view ranges from as low as 27% in Chad to as high as 95% in the Netherlands.
Residents in former Soviet states are most likely to approve
August 5, 2011
Russia's leadership has relatively few fans worldwide, with a median of 27% of adults across 104 countries approving of the Kremlin's job performance in 2010. At the same time, Russia's leadership remains most popular in former Soviet Union countries.
Azerbaijanis most confident in local currency, Belarusians least confident
July 14, 2011
Residents of former Soviet Union countries in 2010 preferred the U.S. dollar over the euro by a margin of 29% to 9% and almost universally rejected the Russian ruble. Residents of Azerbaijan were the strongest supporters of their local currency, while Belarusians were the least supportive.
Gallup surveys in 112 countries in 2010 show people with intellectual disabilities get a mixed reception worldwide. More than half of adults (55%) with an opinion on the matter say the city or area where they live is a good place for people with intellectual disabilities.
In 35 countries, 10% or more report this type of help
May 6, 2011
Gallup surveys in 135 countries reveal about 3% of adults worldwide live in households that receive remittances -- either in the form of money or goods -- from someone in another country. In 35 countries, 10% or more report their households get this type of help.
Almost half across 11 former Soviet states approve of U.S. leadership
March 9, 2011
Approval of U.S. leadership remained steady or climbed somewhat in 2010 among most CIS populations, sustaining the dramatic gains made between 2008 and 2009. In 2010, a median of 45% of residents in these countries approved of U.S. leadership, similar to 41% in 2009 and up from 28% in 2008.
Adults in sub-Saharan Africa and former Soviet countries struggle most
December 23, 2010
At a time of year when thoughts often turn to those less fortunate, Gallup finds the struggle to afford adequate housing disproportionately affects residents in sub-Saharan Africa and the former Soviet Union.
Personal outlooks on jobs, standard of living declined significantly
June 22, 2010
Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis rippled through everyday lives around the world. Scores fell significantly in 61 out of 96 countries, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level.
Perceptions of ethnic, racial tolerance relatively low in South
June 16, 2010
Gallup surveys in Kyrgyzstan in the past several years reflect the ethnic tensions that sparked recent deadly riots in the country's South. In 2009, 40% of Kyrgyzstanis living in the South said their communities are good places for racial and ethnic minorities, compared with 61% who said the same in the North.
Majority say Russian relations more important, even if it hurts those with U.S.
April 13, 2010
With Russia and the U.S. vying for influence in Kyrgyzstan, a Gallup poll shows Russia has the edge among the Kyrgyz public. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say it is more important for their country to have relations with Russia, even if it hurts relations with the United States.
