Overview and Methods

Abstract

In 2006 the Chicago Council on Global Affairs (formerly the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations) undertook a major study of public opinion in the United States, China and India. Organizations in several other countries expressed interest in participating in this study. WorldPublicOpinion.org took the lead and recruited additional countries around the world to participate. Ultimately, polling was conducted in 18 countries and the Palestinian Territories. The countries and research organizations are listed below. These include roughly 56 percent of the world population. Since resources varied, not all questions were asked in all countries. Further below are details of the methodology used. All samples were probability samples; in two countries these were limited to urban areas, and as noted certain countries did not sample all regions.