Ahead of the November presidential election, only 19% of Americans believe U.S. democracy is a good example for other countries, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in April. The majority, 72%, think it used to be a good example but isn’t anymore, while 8% say it never was.
Americans are more likely to hold this view than people in other countries; a median of 40% of adults across 34 other nations surveyed in 2024 agree. The analysis, based on surveys of over 40,000 adults globally and 3,600 in the U.S., reveals that opinions differ by age, party, and voter status. Older Americans and registered voters are more likely to see U.S. democracy positively, while younger adults and non-voters are more critical.
Globally, views also vary. Around two-thirds in Canada and Japan think U.S. democracy used to be a good example, but less than 20% in Bangladesh, Ghana, and India share this sentiment. In countries like Turkey and Tunisia, many believe it has never been a good example.
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