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Many say social media has both positive and negative consequences for democracy

Many say social media and the internet have both positive and negative consequences for democracy
% who say access to the internet and social media has made people more …
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Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Many say social media and the internet have both positive and negative consequences for democracy
% who say access to the internet and social media has made people more …
CountryInformed about current eventsAble to have a meaningful voice in politicsEasy to manipulate with false information and rumorsDivided in their political opinionsRegion
Canada74588777North America
U.S.68508781North America
France77598869Europe
Germany80578782Europe
Greece79478769Europe
Hungary74598579Europe
Italy74518862Europe
Netherlands83579382Europe
Poland79708879Europe
Spain77738780Europe
Sweden83679072Europe
U.K.77539179Europe
Australia74529079Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh64546655Asia-Pacific
India66556251Asia-Pacific
Indonesia77556655Asia-Pacific
Japan89798864Asia-Pacific
Malaysia71496853Asia-Pacific
Pakistan74687062Asia-Pacific
Philippines74717066Asia-Pacific
Singapore81597760Asia-Pacific
South Korea80777974Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka73627863Asia-Pacific
Thailand88798378Asia-Pacific
Israel80736355Middle East
Turkey75647166Middle East
W. Bank/E. Jerusalem88628773Middle East
Ghana83777663Africa
Kenya70606447Africa
Nigeria80736960Africa
South Africa76607157Africa
Argentina75528072Latin America
Brazil73607864Latin America
Chile74568073Latin America
Colombia77637768Latin America
Mexico81577564Latin America
Peru80617570Latin America
37-country median77607968Median
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Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
“Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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