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Jun 20, 2013

U.S. Minorities Less Confident in Police, Small Business

U.S. nonwhites are more confident than whites in most institutions, apart from the military, the police, and small business. Whites' and nonwhites' views differ most on the presidency, television news, and small business.
Feb 21, 2018

In the News: Billy Graham on 'Most Admired' List 61 Times

Beginning with his first appearance in 1955, evangelist Billy Graham appeared on Gallup's Top 10 "Most Admired" list 61 times, far more than any other person.
Feb 15, 2013

U.S. Small Businesses Struggle to Find Qualified Employees

In spite of today's slow economy and high unemployment rate, 53% of U.S. small-business owners report having difficulty finding the qualified employees they need, according to the January Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index poll.
Feb 9, 2012

Three in 10 Chinese Adults Smoke

Three in 10 Chinese smoke, according to Gallup surveys conducted shortly after China's ban on smoking in public places took effect last May. This translates to roughly 320 million adults -- more than the entire U.S. population.
Oct 11, 2007

International Television Receives High Marks in Saudi Arabia

Most Saudis say international television is very important to staying well-informed about events in their country, and almost all say it is a source they use for international news. However, a majority of Saudis also consider national ...
Mar 24, 2017

Environmental Activists Put Their Beliefs Into Action

Slightly fewer than one in five Americans say they are environmental activists; their attitudes and actions differ from others who support environmentalism.
Aug 17, 2010

Obama Approval: Tracking the Potential Causes and Effects

With President Obama hitting new lows in both our daily and weekly averages of his job approval rating in recent days, many are speculating about both the potential causes and implications.
Jun 12, 2013

Americans Disapprove of Government Surveillance Programs

More Americans disapprove (53%) than approve (37%) of the government program that obtained telephone call logs and Internet communication records. Americans are split on whether leaker Edward Snowden did the right or wrong thing.
Jan 6, 2017

Rumors of the Demise of Books Greatly Exaggerated

Americans are still reading books, with the largest percentage saying they read between one and 10 books in the past year. Seniors are reading roughly the same amount of books compared with younger Americans.
Oct 20, 2010

75 Years Ago, the First Gallup Poll

A unique anniversary is upon us. Seventy-five years ago today -- Oct. 20, 1935 -- the Gallup Poll published its first official release of public opinion data.