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Three Percent Worldwide Get International Remittances
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.
Adequate Housing Unaffordable for Many Worldwide
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.
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.
Estimated 1 Billion Adults Struggled to Afford Food in 2009
In 22 countries, more than half didn't have enough money to buy food at times
September 28, 2010
Gallup surveys in 113 countries in 2009 reveal an estimated 1 billion adults struggled to afford food at times for themselves and their families. More than half of adults in 22 countries, 15 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, reported experiencing such difficulties.
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.
Many in Asia Travel Domestically for Medical Care
Households seek care inside and outside their home countries
September 17, 2010
About one in five households in Asia report having to travel to another community for medical care in the past year. Fewer are traveling to other countries for care.
Economic Outlook Brightest in Asia
Optimism about local economic conditions highest in China post-crisis
June 29, 2010
Across the 117 countries Gallup surveyed in 2009, the countries where at least half of residents said their local economies were getting better tended to be located in either Asia or the Middle East and North Africa.
Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide
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.
Roughly 6.2 Million Mexicans Express Desire to Move to U.S.
Nearly three times as many Chinese and Indians say the same
June 7, 2010
Amid an ongoing debate in the U.S. on immigration from Mexico, Gallup estimates 6.2 million Mexican adults would like to move permanently to the United States if given the chance. That number is significantly less than the estimated 22.9 million adults who would come from China and 17.1 million from India.
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