Janell Fetterolf

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Jacob Poushter |Laura Silver |Janell Fetterolf

In addition to U.S. President Donald Trump, this year’s survey also asked about other world leaders: President Emmanuel Macron of France, President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Xi Jinping of China. Macron receives the highest confidence ratings of the four across 24 countries surveyed, with a median of 46% expressing confidence in the French leader. Trump is next with a 34% median confidence rating, followed by 25% for Xi. Only a 16% median have confidence in Putin.

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Jacob Poushter |Laura Silver |Janell Fetterolf

People across the 24 countries surveyed are divided in their ratings of the U.S. on a number of measures:A median of 49% of adults have a favorable overall view of the U.S. An identical share have an unfavorable view. People in eight countries tend to name the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power. In 12 nations, more consider China the top economy. In four, about equal shares name the U.S. and China. A 50% median say democracy works well in the U.S., while 46% say it works poorly.

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Jacob Poushter |Laura Silver |Janell Fetterolf

Across 24 countries, a median of 34% of adults have a lot or some confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. Around six-in-ten (62%) have little or no confidence in Trump. Trump’s highest ratings come from Nigeria (79% confidence), Israel (69%), Kenya (64%), Hungary (53%) and India (52%). Trump’s lowest ratings come from Mexico (8% confidence), Sweden (15%), Turkey (16%), Germany (18%), and Spain (19%).

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Jacob Poushter |Laura Silver |Janell Fetterolf

We asked people in 24 countries whether they have confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump to deal with six major international issues. On each of these issues, majorities in most countries surveyed lack confidence in Trump. Confidence is particularly low in neighboring Mexico and Canada, as well as in Turkey, Australia and many European nations, including France, Germany and Sweden.

2 weeks ago | pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Jacob Poushter |Laura Silver |Janell Fetterolf

We read respondents in 24 countries a list of seven characteristics and asked whether or not each one describes U.S. President Donald Trump. A median of 80% – and majorities in almost every country surveyed – see Trump as “arrogant.”A median of 67% across the countries surveyed agree Trump is “a strong leader,” with 90% in Nigeria, 84% in Argentina, 83% in Israel and 80% in Hungary saying this describes him.