As Trump turns 80, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
As Trump turns 80, only 16 of 186 national leaders are older. The median leader age is 63, while Nepal’s 36-year-old PM is the youngest.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Israelis, Palestinians, Americans See War in Iran Differently
Three-quarters of Israelis say the U.S. made the right decision in attacking Iran, while eight-in-ten Palestinians say the opposite. Americans are more divided.
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Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Majorities in most of the countries we surveyed express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
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In several European countries, EU gets more positive ratings today than during Brexit vote
EU favorability has risen across Europe since the 2016 Brexit vote, with a median of 62% now viewing the organization positively.
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How much do you know about NATO? Take our quiz
Test your NATO knowledge and see how you compare to U.S. adults. Americans answer half of five factual questions correctly, on average.
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5 facts about Africa’s population growth
While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young and growing population.
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Americans remain critical of Trump administration’s approach to Iran
62% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the military action against Iran, and 59% say the U.S. made the wrong decision in using military force.
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Catholicism has lost people to religious switching in many countries, while Protestantism has gained in some
Within Christianity, religious switching has affected the two largest subgroups, Catholicism and Protestantism, differently.
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How Americans view Trump’s handling of trade and tariffs
Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults are not confident that Trump can make good decisions about trade policy. Views of trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico have shifted since 2025.
