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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.
Globally, Minority Acceptance Falls, Then Rises, With GDP
Countries in the "turnaround" range may be particularly prone to instability
April 14, 2011
Gallup's research reveals a U-shaped relationship between countries' GDPs and residents' likelihood to see their communities as good places for racial and ethnic minorities. Among poorer countries, residents are less likely to feel this way as GDP rises. Among richer countries, the relationship is reversed.
Worldwide Approval of U.S. Leadership Tops Major Powers
U.S. also remains top desired destination for potential migrants
March 24, 2011
Global approval of U.S. leadership in 2010 topped that of China, Russia, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany -- continuing a shift first seen in 2009 after President Barack Obama took office.
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.
Four Million U.S. Hispanics Would Migrate Permanently
Slim majority would relocate to Latin America
November 9, 2010
While headlines often focus on Hispanics' desire to migrate to the U.S., Gallup's study finds more than one in seven U.S. Hispanics -- or an estimated 4 million adults -- would leave the U.S. permanently if they had the opportunity. Only half say they would like to move to a Latin American country.
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.
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.
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