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Summary of Pew Research Center Report

Key Findings

This report analyzes global concerns about Islamic extremism based on surveys in 21 countries from April 5 to May 21, 2015. The study shows a significant rise in worries about Islamic extremism, particularly in Western nations and countries with large Muslim populations.

Trend Growth in Concerns

• In Western countries like France (increase of 38 points), Spain (29 points), UK (21 points), Germany (20 points), and US (17 points), concerns about Islamic extremism rose markedly since 2011, tied to events like terrorism and the rise of ISIS.
• Muslim-majority countries also saw increases, such as Nigeria (+18 points), Lebanon (+12 points), Pakistan (+9 points), and Turkey (+8 points) since 2013-2015.
• A median of 52% across nine Western nations reported high concern, compared to 42% in Muslim-majority countries.

Demographic Differences

• Age: Older people are more concerned than younger generations in many countries.
• Gender: Women are more worried than men in Western countries.
• Ideology: Conservative individuals show higher concern in places like Germany and the US.
• Religion: In the US, those who view religion as important are more likely to be concerned.

Link to ISIS Worry

• In 20 of 21 countries, strong concerns about ISIS in Iraq/Syria correlate directly with general worries about extremism.

Country-Specific Highlights

• Highest concerns globally: France (67%), Spain (61%), and Nigeria (68%).
• Lowest concerns: Russia (23%), Jordan (27%).
• African countries like Burkina Faso saw fluctuations due to regional threats.

Overall, the study links growth in extremism concerns to terrorism, migration, and ideological shifts.