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Which Countries Americans Like Most (And Least)
Which Countries Americans Like Most (And Least)
Public opinion offers a window into how Americans perceive the world beyond their borders.
Using Gallup survey data from February 2026, this ranking, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows how Americans view 21 major countries, from longtime allies to geopolitical competitors.
The results provide a snapshot of global perceptions at a time of shifting international relationships and rising geopolitical tensions.
How Americans View 21 Major Countries
The table below shows favorable and unfavorable ratings based on a Gallup survey of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted in February 2026.
America’s Allies Dominate the...
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