Views on Islam are now more negative and more partisan than in 2002
% of U.S. adults saying Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence
Note: The August 2021 survey item was phrased “Islam is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers.”
Source: Surveys for 2016-2026 data conducted via Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP). Prior year surveys were conducted by telephone.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Views on Islam are now more negative and more partisan than in 2002
% of U.S. adults saying Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence
| Date | Total | Dem/Lean Dem | Rep/Lean Rep | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 51 | 29 | 76 | 1 |
| Oct 2022 | 45 | 29 | 65 | 1 |
| Aug 2021 | 50 | 32 | 72 | 1 |
| Jul 2020 | 45 | 25 | 68 | 1 |
| Sep 2019 | 48 | 28 | 72 | 1 |
| Apr 2016 | 52 | 34 | 75 | 1 |
| Dec 2015 | 46 | 30 | 67 | 2 |
| May 2013 | 42 | 30 | 59 | 2 |
| Aug 2009 | 38 | 32 | 49 | 2 |
| Aug 2007 | 45 | 38 | 58 | 2 |
| Jul 2004 | 46 | 42 | 56 | 2 |
| Mar 2002 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 2 |
Note: The August 2021 survey item was phrased “Islam is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers.”
Source: Surveys for 2016-2026 data conducted via Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP). Prior year surveys were conducted by telephone.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
