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People Perceive Media Freedom Differently Worldwide
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.
Europeans Most Open to Those With Intellectual Disabilities
Education may play a role in receptivity
June 27, 2011
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.
International Migration Desires Show Signs of Cooling
U.S. still top desired destination
June 21, 2011
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.
High Wellbeing Eludes the Masses in Most Countries Worldwide
Majorities in 19 out of 124 countries "thriving," mostly in Europe and the Americas
April 19, 2011
Gallup's global wellbeing surveys from 2010 reveal that a median of 21% across 124 countries were "thriving" last year, based on how people rated their lives at the current time and in the next five years. The percentage who were thriving ranged from a high of 72% in Denmark to a low of 1% in Chad.
Developed Nations Attract Young vs. Educated Migrants
Developed Asia would see significant brain drain
November 9, 2010
If all adults worldwide who would like to migrate actually moved where they want to, Gallup's Potential Net Youth Migration and Potential Net Brain Gain indexes show highly developed countries would see an influx of young people rather than educated people. Only developed Asia would see significant brain drain.
U.S. Leadership More Popular in Asia Than China's, India's
Many Asians don't have an opinion about leaders in each country
November 5, 2010
President Barack Obama begins his long-awaited trip to Asia this week, including stops in Indonesia, India, Japan, and South Korea. U.S. leadership garners more approval than the leadership of China and India in 11 of 20 Asian countries Gallup surveyed over the course of the past year.
Optimism About Financial Wellbeing Rebounds in Asia
In 10 countries, optimism at or above pre-economic crisis levels
October 6, 2010
Reflecting Asia's resilience after the global economic crisis, Gallup surveys in 2010 show people's optimism about their financial wellbeing is rebounding across the region.
U.S. Leadership Gains Approval in Parts of Asia
Afghanistan, Pakistan only countries where majorities disapprove
September 20, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership in Asia has seen its share of ups and downs over the last few years. Australia and New Zealand saw the biggest improvements between 2008 and 2010, while Vietnam, Indonesia, and India saw the biggest declines.
Migration Could Triple Populations in Some Wealthy Nations
Some poor nations could see adult populations reduced by half
August 20, 2010
Gallup's Potential Net Migration Index shows the adult populations in Singapore, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and Kuwait would double or even triple if all adults worldwide who desire to migrate actually moved where they wanted today.
U.S. Leadership Approval Soars in Australia, New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand post 44- and 43-percentage point increases
July 15, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership nearly tripled in Australia and New Zealand between 2008 and 2010.
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