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short readsMar 24, 2022

Use our updated Global Indicators Database to explore survey findings from around the world

With new 2022 survey results just around the corner, here are five of the many insights from the newly added data available on the database.
reportDec 7, 2021

Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy

We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
short readsNov 23, 2021

What makes life meaningful? Globally, answers sometimes vary by age

Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
reportNov 18, 2021

What Makes Life Meaningful? Views From 17 Advanced Economies

Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.