Around a quarter of Swedes and South Africans take pride in government services | Pew Research Center

February 10, 2026

Where in the world are people proud of their nation’s politics and economy, and why?

Around a quarter of Swedes and South Africans take pride in government services

Around a quarter of Swedes and South Africans take pride in government services

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Where in the world are people proud of their nation’s politics and economy, and why?
Swedes and Germans stand out for their pride in their political systems
Around a quarter of Swedes and South Africans take pride in government services
The economy is a top point of national pride in around a third of countries surveyed
People in the Netherlands, Sweden, France and the U.S. are especially proud of freedom in their country