Most people in 35 countries see the UN favorably, but views have dipped in some places
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
All
Publications
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
The majority of Americans say preventing terrorism and reducing the flow of illegal drugs into the country are top foreign policy priorities.
Today, 52% of Americans view the organization favorably, down from 57% in 2023.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
Support for international cooperation can vary significantly depending on the amount of trust that people tend to place in others.
The United Nations is broadly credited with promoting peace and human rights as younger adults are more supportive of cooperation with other countries.
As leaders meet for the General Assembly, the United Nations has a mostly positive international image. Read key facts about how people worldwide view the UN.
Majorities or pluralities in 17 of 19 countries we surveyed have a positive view of the United Nations.
Notifications