In 2024, more than two in five Americans thought that the United States was seen favorably worldwide. Perceived favorability was highest in 2002, not long after the September 11 attacks, when nearly 80 percent thought that the U.S. was seen favorably worldwide.However, satisfaction fell throughout the 2000s.
Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024
Shows respondents saying very or somewhat favorably
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
The original question was framed as follows: 'In general, how do you think the United States rates in the eyes of the world -- very favorably, somewhat favorably, somewhat unfavorably or very unfavorably?'
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Gallup. (March 10, 2024). Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/
Gallup. "Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024." Chart. March 10, 2024. Statista. Accessed October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/
Gallup. (2024). Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/
Gallup. "Share of Americans Who Think The United States Is Seen Favorably Worldwide from 2000 to 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/
Gallup, Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/ (last visited October 15, 2024)
Share of Americans who think the United States is seen favorably worldwide from 2000 to 2024 [Graph], Gallup, March 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480572/public-perception-countrys-global-position-us/