U.S. adults' confidence in the Supreme Court 1973-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 11, 2024

According to a June 2024 poll, confidence in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) increased to 30 percent. In the last ten years, confidence has not surpassed 40 percent. SCOTUS confidence last peaked at 56 percent in 1988.

Americans confidence in the Supreme Court of the United States from 1973 to 2024

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Release date

July 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

1973 to 2024

Number of respondents

about 1,000 each poll

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Percentages reflect respondents who reported having a great deal or fair amount of confidence in the Supreme Court.

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