Younger Republicans feel more positively toward several countries than older Republicans do
Average ratings that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents give each country, on a scale of 0 to 100
Note: Only countries with significant differences between Republicans ages 18-34 and Republicans 50 and older are shown. See the topline for the full question wording.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 14-20, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Younger Republicans feel more positively toward several countries than older Republicans do
Average ratings that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents give each country, on a scale of 0 to 100
| Country | 18-34 | 35-49 | 50+ | Lower bound 18-34 | Upper bound 18-34 | Lower bound 35-49 | Upper bound 35-49 | Lower bound 50+ | Upper bound 50+ | Youngest – Oldest Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 35 | 33 | 23 | 30.2 | 40.6 | 28.7 | 37.8 | 20 | 25.7 | +12 |
| Russia | 33 | 33 | 23 | 28.1 | 38.7 | 28.4 | 37.2 | 20 | 26.1 | +10 |
| Canada | 63 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 69.3 | 53.8 | 64.7 | 51.1 | 58 | +8 |
| Mexico | 49 | 47 | 43 | 43.7 | 55.2 | 41.2 | 52.8 | 39.5 | 45.9 | +6 |
Note: Only countries with significant differences between Republicans ages 18-34 and Republicans 50 and older are shown. See the topline for the full question wording.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 14-20, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
