The Week in Charts

Welcome to The Week in Charts, where we break down Gallup's latest insights on our constantly evolving world. Here are the five insights you shouldn't miss this week:

1. State of the Union: Dissatisfied

Bar Chart: Lowest-ranked national policy areas where Americans are very or somewhat satisfied.

America tunes in tonight to hear President Joe Biden's second State of the Union address. But Americans of all partisan stripes are rankled by some of the broader aspects of their nation — like wealth distribution, the way their system of government works, and the moral and ethical climate of the nation — and by the status of many pressing policy issues facing the nation, such as immigration, race relations and the economy. As Biden takes the podium, he'll be addressing a nation in an acute state of dissatisfaction.
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2. Poland and Its Military Confidence

Line Chart: 81% of Poles say they have confidence in their country's military in 2022.

As Western allies slowly arm Ukraine with highly sought-after tanks, one nation that has been advocating for the policy switch is Poland. Today, Poles remain confident in their military at a time when concerns about neighboring Belarus' entry into the war continue to rise over fears of what that would mean for NATO-member Poland's territorial security.

3. That's Enough

Bar Chart: Rating Americans' satisfaction with the level of immigration in the country.

One of the enduring features Americans love to celebrate about the U.S. is its origins as a nation of immigrants. But today, after generations of policy failures and a crunching economy, more Americans who are dissatisfied with the current level of immigration say the country needs to decrease the number of people it is letting in.

4. Americans Not Giving Up on Ukraine

Bar Chart: 65% of Americans favor supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia in January 2023.

Nearly one year into Russia's war with Ukraine, Americans are just as likely as they were late last summer to say they support Ukraine fighting to regain its lost territory, even if it means a prolonged conflict. Despite some, but not all, Republicans departing from the U.S. majority on increasing help to Ukraine, and as inflation continues to wear down household finances, two in three Americans continue to wish to see Ukraine through to victory.
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5. Black History Is American History

Line Chart: 94% of Americans approved of marriage between Black and White people in 2021.

It's Black History Month in America. Some celebrate, some protest, and some commemorate. But we know from our trends over the decades that the most successful movements are not always the most popular in the moment. Join me at our webinar next week as the Gallup Center on Black Voices and our guests tackle what makes a social movement transformative in the long term.
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And that's The Week in Charts!

Mohamed Younis
Editor-in-Chief
Gallup

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