“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇭🇺 Hungarians are proud of their history (21%) and people (20%). Still, they are equally likely to say they are not proud of Hungary (23%) and share their reasons for that when asked what makes them proud.

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇬🇷 Greece stands out as the country most likely to mention history (37%), often boasting about their “ancient civilization” as well as “the wars of our ancestors,” including the Greek War of Independence and World War II.

Hindus and Jews are much more likely than Americans in other religious groups to have a four-year college degree. 🎓 Discover which U.S. religious groups are most highly educated here:

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇩🇪 Germans are most likely to say their democracy and the federal system of government (36%) make them proud. In fact, Germany stands out as one of only a few countries where the political system is the top source of national pride. 🏛️

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇫🇷 About a quarter of French adults (26%) say they are proud of their arts and culture – one man dubbing it “culture with a capital C” – and praise the know-how of artists, like the “craftsmen and women who rebuilt [the] Notre Dame” cathedral.

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇨🇦 Canadians most commonly say they are proud of the people in their country (28%) as well as its diversity and multiculturalism (27%). They emphasize the tolerant, kind and welcoming nature of Canada, describing it as a multicultural “mosaic.”

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇧🇷 A quarter of Brazilians (25%) say they are proud of the people in their country, describing them as welcoming and accepting, as well as highlighting the positive social climate in Brazil.

Americans today describe a complicated relationship with the news. 🧵⬇️

Americans are among the most likely to emphasize freedom as a source of pride in their country. However, one-in-five Americans offer something negative or critical instead. Take a closer look at national pride in the United States:

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇦🇹 Australians are most proud of the people of their country. A quarter (25%) emphasize the “mateship” they feel with other Australians as well as how they “lend a hand” in times of need, such as natural disasters. 🤝

Discussing news is a key way Americans make sense of what is happening around them. At the same time, a growing share have stopped talking to certain people about political news.

“What makes you proud of your country?” 🇦🇷 Argentines are particularly proud of their people. They note their “solidarity” and how “supportive and empathetic” people are. And while pride in the citizenry is common in several countries, the share who bring it up in Argentina (35%) is notably high.

We asked people in 25 nations what makes them proud of their country. Americans’ answers stand out. 🧵⬇️

The U.S. ranks first in religiously diversity when looking at the world’s 10 most populous countries. Curious how other countries compare? We ranked 201 places by religious diversity here: www.pewresearch.org/...

A large majority of U.S. adults (82%) say they at least sometimes “do their own research” to check the accuracy of a news story. However, there is no single definition of what this means. 🧵⬇️

Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?

In an era of declining trust in news organizations and heightened concerns about false information online, “doing your own research” has become a common step Americans take.www.pewresearch.org/...

🌎 What makes you feel proud of your country? 🗣️ Though responses vary across 25 nations, at least some people in each country say they are proud of their politics and economics. 🧵⬇️

Nearly all Americans (94%) – including similar shares of both political parties – say it is at least somewhat important for people to “do their own research” to check the accuracy of the news they get.

More people are stepping away from political news conversations. A rising share of Americans (56%) say they have stopped talking to someone about political or election news. www.pewresearch.org/...

Few say Americans have a responsibility to pay for news. Here's what some individuals had to say in focus groups... 🧵⬇️

As Americans navigate an increasingly complex information environment – one shaped by rapid advancements in #AI – some wonder whose job it is to ensure people know what information they can trust and how to check whether news is accurate. www.pewresearch.org/...

Americans view Donald Trump and some members of his administration, including J.D. Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., more negatively than positively. www.pewresearch.org/...

Democrats (61%) are more than twice as likely as Republicans (25%) to say they have confidence in journalists to act in the public’s best interests. Find more on the confidence in journalists here:www.pewresearch.org/...

Funding is central to the sustainability of journalism, yet most Americans do not see paying for it as their responsibility. Americans value being informed, but they feel a limited obligation to contribute financially to the system that produces the news. www.pewresearch.org/...

The U.S. has a high level of religious diversity, according to our analysis. Of the 201 countries and territories we studied, it ranks 32nd in religious diversity overall. Curious which places are the most religiously diverse? Read the full report here: www.pewresearch.org/...

Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country as of 2020. Curious how other countries compare? We ranked 201 places by religious diversity here: www.pewresearch.org/...

About a third of Americans (34%) say U.S. news organizations are doing extremely or very well financially. These perceptions may help explain why relatively few people feel a responsibility to pay for news.

Only 8% of Americans say people in the U.S. have a responsibility to pay for news, and most do not pay for it themselves. 💸 Learn more on how Americans feel about paying for news:

Focus group conversations revealed some people’s mixed feelings about the concept of government-funded journalism, particularly the following exchange between three participants in their 20s when they were asked about who should be responsible for ensuring people have access to news.🧵⬇️

Are Baby Boomers wealthier than previous generations? One fact is clear: They’ve accumulated more wealth than previous generations of older Americans. www.pewresearch.org/...

Relatively few Americans (16%) say they have paid for news in the past year – whether through subscriptions, memberships or donations. www.pewresearch.org/...

A majority of adults (57%) express little or no confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public. 43% say they have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in journalists. Discover more on Americans’ confidence in journalists:

Nearly all Americans (94%) – including similar shares of both political parties – say it is at least somewhat important for people to “do their own research” to check the accuracy of the news they get.

Most White evangelicals (69%) approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president. However, their views of Trump are less positive than in the early days of his second term. Find more on these views here:

Fresh of his #Grammy wins, Puerto Rican artist #BadBunny will take the stage for the #SuperBowlLX halftime show on Sunday. Here are some key facts about Puerto Rico, including the island’s relationship with the U.S. and how its population has changed. 🇵🇷🧵⬇️

Educational attainment among Black Americans continues to rise. 🎓 In 2024, 27.7% of Black adults ages 25+ have at least a bachelor’s degree, up from 14.5% in 2000.

About half of Americans say that Trump’s economic policies have made conditions worse. Another 28% say his policies have made the economy better, while 19% say they have not had much of an effect.

As of 2024, the U.S. Black population has grown to 49.2 million, up from 36.2 million in 2000. 📈 February is #BlackHistoryMonth. See key facts about Black Americans here:

Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six years. At the top of Americans’ economic concerns? The costs of health care and housing, as well as the price of food and consumer goods. www.pewresearch.org/...

When it comes to the Trump administration’s decision to remove Nicholás Maduro, President of Venezuela, from power, 39% of adults approve while 40% disapprove. Another 20% are not sure.

Americans are split over how involved the United States should be in governing Venezuela. www.pewresearch.org/...

Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico have fallen to their lowest level in more than 50 years. The decline in encounters follows a series of policy changes on both sides of the border during both the Biden and Trump administrations.

As of 2023, about 218 million people in the United States said they believe in God or a universal spirit. Large numbers like these can be difficult to picture, but what if we scaled down the numbers by imagining a town of 100 people? 🧵⬇️

How much do Republicans and Democrats think their members of Congress should work with Trump? ️⬇️🧵

Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats say it is acceptable for people to record video of immigration officers while they make arrests.www.pewresearch.org/...

Confidence in President Donald Trump across several qualities is more negative than positive. ⬇️🧵

By a more than two-to-one margin, Americans overall oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Greenland from Danish control. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the U.S. taking over Greenland whereas Republicans are more divided.

Confidence in Trump dips, and fewer now say they support his policies and plans. Read more here:

Amid ramped-up immigration enforcement efforts around the country, Americans’ opinions on the actions of ordinary people and federal immigration officers vary. Read more about the different outlooks. 🧵⬇️