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Americans say inflation is the most important financial problem for their family as they continue to give subdued ratings of their personal finances.

Most Americans say care for mental health issues is not on par with care for physical issues. Cost and access are seen as the top barriers to treatment.

Immigration remains the most important problem facing the U.S. for the third month running, and it is a uniquely polarizing issue.

Americans' economic evaluations worsened in April, the first time that has occurred since October, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index Score falling to -29.

Joe Biden's 38.7% average job approval rating during his 13th quarter in office is essentially unchanged from the previous quarter and is the lowest for any president's 13th quarter historically.

Gallup World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.

Social & Policy Issues

Learn more about Americans' views on present environmental conditions, their rankings of environmental issues and their worries about key issues.

New research from the Gallup-Walton Family Foundation Voices of Gen Z study gives insight into how happy U.S. young people are and suggests ways to increase their happiness.

Across a range of indicators, from the national government to the judiciary, the U.S. performs worse than its counterparts in the G7.

A majority of student loan borrowers who have not completed their degree say they have delayed at least one major life event due to their loan debt.

A record-high 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep; Americans average a historically low 6.5 hours per night. Stress levels have been rising, especially among young women.

More Americans now say the U.S. is not doing enough to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia, while a majority still favor helping Ukraine reclaim its territory.

Social & Policy Issues

More U.S. adults now than a year ago say they own an electric vehicle, but more also say they would not consider buying one.

The 2024 election isn't sparking unusually high or low enthusiasm among the American public. Republicans hold a slight enthusiasm edge over Democrats.

Americans are less likely now than in 2020 to think Joe Biden possesses a number of positive personal qualities. He still rates far better than Donald Trump for likability, but much worse than Trump for strong leadership.

Roughly equal percentages of Americans say only Trump, only Biden or neither would make a good president. Independents are skeptical of both.

Most Americans have a religious preference -- predominantly a Christian one -- but less than half say religion is "very important" to them.

Inflation and immigration rank among Americans' top issue concerns for the country when asked about national problems in March.

A majority of U.S. adults now disapprove of Israel's military action in Gaza, a shift from the prior survey in November.

Americans' economic confidence in March remains higher than it was in late 2023.