Gallup

Gallup’s Dec. 1-15 poll found ratings of Congress, including both parties, are weak and sharply politically polarized.

In 2025, 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups.

A new high of 58% of Democrats say the two major parties are doing such a poor job that a third party is needed. 43% of Republicans and 74% of independents say the same.

Women and men alike are experiencing more negative emotions than in the past. But for nearly two decades, more women than men have reported experiencing daily anger, sadness, worry and stress, as well as more physical pain. Full story: on.gallup.com/4hqWgnK

One in four American employees (25%) report they lack opportunities for career advancement.

A majority of U.S. adults agree on increasing income tax rates for upper-income Americans (63%) and increasing tax revenues by making major changes to the federal tax code (54%) to reduce the federal debt.

Gallup’s global data reveal three key insights about the state of the world’s emotional health: Negative emotions remain high, positive emotions are steady and peace shapes both. Discover the full story in Gallup’s 2025 State of the World’s Emotional Health report, out now.

51% of Americans say the government is doing too much, while 40% say it is doing too little.

In 2024, 88% of adults said they were treated with respect — one of the highest levels Gallup has ever recorded. More findings from Gallup’s 2025 State of the World’s Emotional Health report: on.gallup.com/46Sonsk

Across the world, negative emotions remain high. In 2024, 39% of adults reported worry and 37% reported stress. Sadness, anger and physical pain also exceed levels from a decade ago. Full story: on.gallup.com/4mWKgeI

A record-low 28% of Americans trust the media a great deal or fair amount to report the news fully, accurately and fairly.

43% of Americans describe the U.S. Supreme Court as being "too conservative," the highest in Gallup's trend.

In Gallup’s latest survey in the State of Palestine, new data reveal a record-high 43% of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem say they have struggled to afford food at times in the previous year.

Americans are twice as likely to say they would rather see leaders in Washington compromise to get things done (47%) than have leaders stick to their political beliefs at the risk of accomplishing little (24%).

In more than 100 countries and territories of the 144 surveyed, women are at least 10 points less likely than men to feel safe walking alone at night. Explore the gender gap findings in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/466WLPJ

Ratings of three industries — the movie, telephone, and television and radio industries — have slipped to their lowest points on record.

For the first time on record, half of adults in Latin America & the Caribbean say they feel safe walking alone at night, the highest share since Gallup began tracking two decades ago. More insights from Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/468YIv6

In 2024, more than a quarter of adults globally (27%) said they do not feel safe walking alone at night in their communities. New data: on.gallup.com/46iDiKE

Only 44% of women in Italy feel safe walking alone at night, compared with 76% of men — one of the widest gender gaps in perceived safety in all of Europe. Explore more findings in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/48k62Fn

Five of the top 10 highest-ranked countries for perceived safety are in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Explore regional findings in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/46EvaW8

71% of adults worldwide say they have confidence in their local police — a key driver of public safety. Get these insights and more in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/46t1JoT

Nearly one in three women worldwide (32%) report not feeling safe walking alone at night, compared with just over one in five men (21%). Full insights in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/4pom1Zj

Safety perceptions vary sharply worldwide: 98% of people in Singapore feel safe walking alone at night, compared to just 33% in South Africa. Explore more data in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/4nsO6N7

73% of adults worldwide report feeling safe walking alone at night — the highest level recorded since Gallup began tracking nearly two decades ago. Explore additional insights in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report: on.gallup.com/3IowPpx

All major subgroups of Americans express less support for higher education today than they did 12 years ago.

In July, 60% of Americans disapproved of Israel's military action in Gaza.

Even as the U.S. birth rate has fallen to an all-time low of 1.6 births per woman, Americans continue to say that the ideal family size includes an average of 2.7 children.

In August, 40% of Americans approved of President Donald Trump’s overall job performance.

One in three Gen Z students dislike reading — twice the percentage of their adult peers (35% versus 17%). Male middle and high school students have an especially high dislike of reading: 44% vs. 24% of female students. More from Gallup and @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social: on.gallup.com/3HvfZVP

Only 45% of Gen Z are thriving — the lowest in three years. The drop is driven by Gen Z adults (39%), creating a record 17-point gap with Gen Z K-12 students (56%). Full story from Gallup and @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social: on.gallup.com/4n7S6Tn

78% of Gen Z students agree they have a teacher who makes them excited about the future — the highest since Gallup began tracking with @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social. on.gallup.com/45S0wHl

83% of non-Hispanic Black adults believe racism against Black people is widespread in the U.S.

Just under a third of U.S. adults (31%) say they have “a lot” or “some” trust in the federal government to act in society’s best interest.

24% of U.S. adults describe their diet as being “very healthy,” while 60% say it is “somewhat healthy.”

A record-low 54% of Americans say they consume alcohol.

Gallup’s latest survey of Ukraine reveals Zelenskyy’s approval rating has stabilized at 67%. While lower than the peak approval figure after the invasion, Zelenskyy's support is still higher than his predecessor's.

60% of Americans disapprove of Israel's military action in Gaza.

A majority of Americans (52%) view Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfavorably. New data: on.gallup.com/4miW8rk

Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has dipped to 37%. This is the lowest rating of Trump's second term and just slightly higher than his all-time worst rating of 34% at the end of his first term.

89% of Americans say married men and women having an affair is morally wrong.

Confidence in major U.S. institutions remains near the record low, with just 28% of Americans expressing "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in nine institutions tracked consistently since 1979.

Majorities of all U.S. adults express “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in just three institutions — small business (70%), the military (62%) and science (61%).

Americans’ confidence in higher education has increased for the first time in a decade: 42% express strong confidence, compared with 36% each of the past two years.

Americans’ support for increasing the number of Border Patrol agents has declined 17 points to 59%, from 76% a year ago.

A majority of Republicans (66%) name family as one of the three most important values to them, followed by 44% of independents and 40% of Democrats.

When asked if immigration is generally a good thing or bad thing for the country, a record-high 79% of U.S. adults call it a good thing; a record-low 17% see it as a bad thing.

China and the U.S. both have strong images in sub-Saharan Africa, but China has more momentum. Median approval of China's leadership stood at 63% in 2024, two percentage points higher than the 61% approval rating for the U.S.

In April, 59% of Americans said their taxes were too high.

Only 15% of Gen Z high school students say they have received a lot of information about career pathways that do not include attending college. Explore the latest findings from @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social, Jobs for the Future and Gallup: on.gallup.com/3SFID8z

50% of Canadian pet parents say they’ve skipped or declined needed veterinary care in the past year. Explore the latest findings from Gallup and PetSmart Charities of Canada: on.gallup.com/3FHAfT4