On the whole, would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the position of the United States in the world today?
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
No opinion
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
33
65
2
2023 Feb 1-23
37
62
1
2022 Feb 1-17
37
63
*
2021 Feb 3-18
37
62
1
2020 Feb 3-16
53
47
*
2019 Feb 1-10
45
53
2
2018 Feb 1-10
45
54
1
2017 Feb 1-5
32
67
1
2016 Feb 3-7
36
63
1
2015 Feb 8-11
37
61
1
2014 Feb 6-9
37
61
2
2013 Feb 7-10
40
58
2
2012 Feb 2-5
36
64
1
2011 Feb 2-5
35
63
2
2010 Feb 1-3
35
63
2
2009 Feb 9-12
32
66
3
2008 Feb 11-14
30
68
2
2007 Feb 1-4
37
61
2
2006 Feb 6-9
43
54
3
2005 Feb 7-10
48
51
1
2004 Oct 9-10
42
56
2
2004 Feb 9-12
47
51
2
2003 Apr 14-16
67
30
3
2003 Mar 22-23
69
29
2
2003 Feb 17-19
48
50
2
2003 Feb 3-6
55
43
2
2002 Feb 4-6
71
27
2
2001 Feb 1-4
67
30
3
2000 May 18-21
65
33
2
1966 Sep 8-13
44
46
10
1965 Aug 5-10
43
48
8
1962 Jul 18-23
44
45
12
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
In general, how do you think the United States rates in the eyes of the world -- very favorably, somewhat favorably, somewhat unfavorably or very unfavorably?
Very favorably
Somewhat favorably
Somewhat unfavorably
Very unfavorably
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
6
36
36
21
1
2023 Feb 1-23
7
42
34
17
*
2022 Feb 1-17
7
41
35
16
*
2021 Feb 3-18
7
42
36
14
1
2020 Feb 3-16
16
44
27
12
1
2019 Feb 1-10
13
45
31
10
2
2018 Feb 1-10
12
43
31
14
*
2017 Feb 1-5
7
35
38
19
1
2016 Feb 3-7
10
44
32
13
1
2015 Feb 8-11
8
44
33
14
1
2014 Feb 6-9
5
46
37
10
1
2013 Feb 7-10
9
46
34
10
1
2012 Feb 2-5
9
44
34
12
*
2011 Feb 2-5
6
44
37
12
1
2010 Feb 1-3
7
44
38
9
2
2009 Feb 9-12
4
41
40
13
2
2008 Feb 11-14
6
37
41
14
2
2007 Jun 1-3
6
34
33
25
2
2007 Feb 1-4
5
40
38
16
1
2006 Feb 6-9
7
41
37
13
2
2005 Feb 7-10
7
41
39
12
1
2004 Feb 9-12
10
44
34
11
1
2003 Apr 14-16
12
49
28
9
2
2003 Feb 17-19
7
47
34
11
1
2003 Feb 3-6
11
46
34
7
2
2002 Mar 8-9 ^
20
46
26
5
3
2002 Feb 4-6
20
59
17
3
1
2001 Feb 1-4
18
57
20
4
1
2000 May 18-21
20
53
22
4
1
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
Do you think leaders of other countries around the world have respect for ______, or do you think they don't have much respect for him?
Respect him
Don't have much respect
No opinion
%
%
%
Joe Biden
2024 Feb 1-20
37
58
5
2023 Feb 1-23
37
61
2
2022 Feb 1-17
40
58
3
2021 Feb 3-18
58
39
2
Donald Trump
2020 Feb 3-16
37
61
2
2019 Feb 1-10
31
65
4
2018 Feb 1-10
29
68
2
2017 Feb 1-5
29
67
4
Barack Obama
2016 Feb 3-7
45
51
3
2015 Feb 8-11
37
58
6
2014 Feb 6-9
41
53
6
2013 Feb 7-10
51
43
5
2012 Aug 20-22
55
41
4
2012 Feb 2-5
51
44
5
2011 Feb 2-5
52
41
8
2010 Feb 1-3
56
39
5
2009 Feb 9-12
67
20
14
George W. Bush
2008 Feb 11-14
24
71
5
2007 Feb 1-4
21
73
5
2006 Feb 6-9
33
63
5
2005 Feb 25-27
38
57
5
2005 Feb 7-10
35
60
5
2004 Jul 19-21 ^
43
52
5
2004 Feb 9-12
39
57
4
2003 Apr 14-16
46
48
6
2003 Mar 22-23
44
48
8
2003 Feb 17-19
40
55
5
2003 Feb 3-6
46
48
6
2002 Apr 29-May 1
63
31
6
2002 Feb 4-6
75
21
4
2001 Jul 19-22 ^
45
47
8
2001 Jun 8-10
40
46
14
2001 Feb 1-4
49
38
13
Bill Clinton
2000 May 18-21
44
51
5
1994 Sep 23-25
41
55
5
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
What one country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today? [OPEN-ENDED]
Recent trend
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2016
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
China
41
50
49
45
22
21
11
12
Russia
26
32
32
26
23
32
19
15
Iran
9
2
2
4
19
9
7
14
United States itself
5
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
North Korea/Korea
4
7
6
9
12
14
51
16
Israel
2
*
*
*
2
*
*
1
Ukraine
2
*
--
--
--
--
--
--
Middle East (non-specific)
1
*
--
*
1
1
*
3
Iraq
1
*
*
2
7
2
2
5
Afghanistan
*
1
1
1
1
2
*
4
Japan
*
*
*
*
1
*
*
1
Saudi Arabia
*
*
*
*
1
*
*
*
Venezuela
*
*
*
*
--
*
*
--
The Palestinian Authority
*
--
--
*
*
--
--
*
Syria
*
--
*
--
1
1
*
4
Yemen
*
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Mexico
--
--
--
1
*
1
*
*
Pakistan
--
--
--
--
1
--
*
1
Egypt
--
--
--
--
*
--
--
--
Islamic countries (non-specific)
--
--
--
--
*
--
*
1
Cuba
--
--
--
--
--
*
--
*
France
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
*
Libya
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
*
South Korea
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Other
1
1
1
*
1
3
1
8
None (vol.)
1
2
2
1
2
2
*
4
No opinion
6
3
4
6
6
8
5
11
* Less than 0.5%; (vol.) = volunteered response
Gallup
What do you think foreign trade means for America? Do you see foreign trade more as -- an opportunity for economic growth through increased U.S. exports or a threat to the economy from foreign imports?
Opportunity for growth
Threat to economy
Both (vol.)
Neither (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
61
30
4
1
4
2023 Feb 1-23
61
34
3
*
1
2022 Feb 1-17
61
35
2
*
2
2021 Feb 3-18
63
32
3
*
1
2020 Feb 3-16
79
18
3
*
1
2019 Feb 1-10
74
21
2
*
2
2018 Feb 1-10
70
25
3
*
3
2017 Feb 1-5
72
23
2
*
2
2016 Feb 3-7
58
34
3
1
3
2015 Feb 8-11
58
33
5
1
2
2014 Feb 6-9
54
38
4
*
3
2013 Feb 7-10
57
35
3
1
3
2012 Feb 2-5
46
46
5
*
2
2011 Feb 2-5
45
45
6
1
3
2009 Feb 9-12
44
47
3
1
5
2008 Feb 11-14
41
52
4
*
3
2006 Feb 6-9
43
48
5
1
3
2005 Dec 9-11
45
46
5
1
3
2005 Jun 24-26
44
48
3
1
4
2003 Nov 14-16
49
41
4
1
5
2002 Feb 4-6
52
39
6
1
2
2001 Feb 1-4
51
37
8
1
3
2000 May 18-21
56
36
4
1
3
2000 Jan 13-16
54
35
4
1
6
1994 Nov 28-29
53
38
4
1
4
1992 Sept 11-15
44
48
2
1
5
* Less than 0.5% (vol.) = Volunteered response
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The military power of Russia
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
50
40
8
2
2023 Feb 1-23
51
37
12
1
2022 Feb 1-17
59
35
6
1
2021 Feb 3-18
44
46
9
1
2019 Feb 1-10
52
39
8
1
2016 Feb 3-7
39
47
11
3
2015 Feb 8-11
49
41
7
3
2014 Feb 6-9
32
49
17
2
2013 Feb 7-10
29
53
17
1
2010 Feb 1-3
23
52
22
3
2004 Feb 9-12
18
50
29
3
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all.
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
International terrorism
2024 Feb 1-20
71
23
5
2
2023 Feb 1-23
68
27
5
*
2022 Feb 1-17
71
25
3
1
2021 Feb 3-18
72
24
4
*
2019 Feb 1-10
71
24
5
1
2018 Feb 1-10
75
22
2
1
2016 Feb 3-7
79
18
2
*
2015 Feb 8-11
84
13
2
1
2014 Feb 6-9
77
19
2
1
2013 Feb 7-10
81
17
2
1
2010 Feb 1-3
81
16
2
1
2004 Feb 9-12
82
16
2
*
Cyberterrorism
2024 Feb 1-20
79
18
3
*
2023 Feb 1-23
84
13
2
*
2022 Feb 1-17
82
16
2
*
2021 Feb 3-18
82
16
2
*
2018 Feb 1-10
81
16
3
1
2016 Feb 3-7
73
22
3
1
Domestic terrorism
2022 Feb 1-17
68
28
6
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The economic power of China
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
51
38
9
1
2023 Feb 1-23
64
30
6
*
2022 Feb 1-17
57
34
8
1
2021 Feb 3-18
63
30
7
*
2019 Feb 1-10
46
43
10
1
2018 Feb 1-10
40
45
14
1
2016 Feb 3-7
41
45
11
4
2015 Feb 8-11
40
44
14
2
2014 Feb 6-9
52
36
10
2
2013 Feb 7-10
52
39
8
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Development of nuclear weapons by Iran
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
77
19
4
1
2023 Feb 1-23
74
22
4
*
2022 Feb 1-17
76
19
4
1
2021 Feb 3-18
75
21
3
*
2019 Feb 1-10
72
21
6
1
2016 Feb 3-7
75
18
5
1
2015 Feb 8-11
77
16
5
2
2014 Feb 6-9
76
18
4
2
2013 Feb 7-10
83
16
1
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The military power of China
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
63
30
6
1
2023 Feb 1-23
66
27
6
1
2022 Feb 1-17
67
29
4
1
2016 Feb 3-7
41
46
10
2
2014 Feb 6-9
46
41
11
2
2013 Feb 7-10
51
39
9
2
2010 Feb 1-3
46
43
9
3
2004 Feb 9-12
39
46
11
4
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Climate change
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
49
25
25
1
2023 Feb 1-23
54
24
21
*
2022 Feb 1-17
55
25
20
*
2021 Feb 3-18
58
23
19
*
2019 Feb 1-10
54
25
20
1
2016 Feb 3-7
50
28
21
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
54
36
9
1
2023 Feb 1-23
56
36
8
*
2022 Feb 1-17
52
37
11
1
2015 Feb 8-11
44
45
8
3
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Development of nuclear weapons by North Korea
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
73
23
4
1
2023 Feb 1-23
73
22
4
1
2022 Feb 1-17
78
19
2
1
2021 Feb 3-18
77
21
2
*
2019 Feb 1-10
79
17
3
1
2018 Feb 1-10
82
14
3
*
2013 Feb 7-10
83
14
3
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Large numbers of immigrants entering the United States illegally
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
55
31
14
*
2023 Feb 1-23
47
33
20
1
2022 Feb 1-17
48
30
22
*
2021 Feb 3-18
46
35
19
*
2019 Feb 1-10
47
30
22
2
2018 Feb 1-10 ^
39
31
29
1
2004 Feb 9-12 ^
50
35
14
1
^ WORDING: Large numbers of immigrants entering the United States
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict between China and Taiwan
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
50
41
7
2
2023 Feb 1-23
47
42
10
1
2021 Feb 3-18
30
53
16
2
2004 Feb 9-12
23
51
17
9
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
52
38
8
3
2022 Feb 1-17
35
50
13
1
2021 Feb 3-18
32
54
12
1
2019 Feb 1-10
34
49
14
2
2018 Feb 1-10
36
48
14
2
2016 Feb 3-7
45
41
9
4
2015 Feb 8-11
47
41
8
4
2014 Feb 6-9
46
42
9
3
2013 Feb 7-10
44
44
9
3
2010 Feb 1-3
47
41
10
2
2004 Feb 9-12
58
32
8
2
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict between North Korea and South Korea
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
40
49
9
1
2014 Feb 6-9
53
36
8
3
2004 Feb 9-12
48
38
11
3
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The spread of infectious diseases throughout the world
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
64
31
5
*
2021 Feb 3-18
72
26
3
*
2016 Feb 3-7
63
33
4
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict in Syria
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2019 Feb 1-10
40
47
10
3
2016 Feb 3-7
58
32
6
4
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The military power of North Korea
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2016 Feb 3-7
58
29
11
3
2015 Feb 8-11
64
26
9
1
2010 Feb 1-3
61
29
8
2
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Large numbers of refugees trying to come to Europe and North America
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2016 Feb 3-7
52
32
13
3
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Islamic militants, commonly known as ISIS, operating in Iraq and Syria
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2015 Feb 8-11
84
12
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The conflict between India and Pakistan
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2014 Feb 6-9
28
48
18
6
2013 Feb 7-10
25
55
15
6
2010 Feb 1-3
32
49
15
4
2004 Feb 9-12
32
52
11
5
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Islamic fundamentalism
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2014 Feb 6-9
57
27
9
7
2013 Feb 7-10
53
28
12
6
2004 Feb 9-12
51
31
12
6
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The military power of Iran
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2010 Feb 1-3
61
29
8
2
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. The spread of weapons of mass destruction to unfriendly powers
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2004 Feb 9-12
75
20
4
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I am going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. Economic competition from low-wage countries
Critical
Important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2004 Feb 9-12
46
37
15
2
Gallup
Do you feel the U.S. should increase its commitment to NATO, keep its commitment what it is now, decrease its commitment but still remain in NATO, or withdraw from NATO entirely?
Increase
Keep
Decrease
WIthdraw
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2024 Feb 1-20
20
47
16
12
6
2022 Feb 1-17
18
47
18
13
5
1998 Oct-Nov
8
58
13
7
14
Gallup
Next, we'd like to know how you feel about the state of the nation in each of the following areas. For each one, please say whether you are -- very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. If you don't have enough information about a particular subject to rate it, just say so. How about -- the role the U.S. plays in world affairs?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2024
10
29
25
30
7
2023
12
30
25
26
7
2022
8
29
31
26
7
2021
10
31
25
27
7
2020
12
31
27
24
7
2019
11
29
26
27
7
2018
9
29
27
28
7
2017
12
33
28
22
5
2016
7
31
29
27
6
2015
8
30
31
24
6
2014
7
33
29
25
6
2013
10
34
29
21
6
2012
9
33
32
21
6
2008
10
30
29
27
4
2007
11
29
29
27
4
2006
12
32
27
24
5
2005
17
35
23
21
4
2004
16
34
27
21
2
2003
14
41
24
16
5
2002
20
46
21
10
3
2001
13
48
23
11
5
2001-2005 wording: "The role America plays in world affairs."
Gallup
Next we would like you to think about the role the U.S. should play in trying to solve international problems. Do you think the U.S. should -- [ROTATED: take the leading role in world affairs, take a major role but not the leading role, take a minor role (or) take no role at all in world affairs]?
Leading role
Major role
Minor role
No role
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2023 Feb 1-23
20
45
27
7
1
2019 Feb 1-10
23
46
25
5
2
2017 Feb 1-5
23
49
23
4
1
2012 Feb 2-5
19
52
24
3
1
2011 Feb 2-5
16
50
25
7
1
2010 Feb 1-3
19
52
22
6
*
2009 Feb 9-12
23
52
17
6
2
2008 Feb 11-14
19
56
19
5
1
2007 Feb 1-4
15
58
21
4
2
2006 Feb 6-9
19
55
20
4
1
2005 Feb 7-10
19
53
21
5
2
2004 Feb 9-12
21
53
21
4
1
2003 Feb 3-6
26
53
16
3
2
2002 Feb 4-6
26
52
16
4
2
2001 Feb 1-4
16
57
21
4
2
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
Which one of the following do you think is the leading economic power in the world today -- [ROTATED: the United States, the European Union, Russia, China, Japan, India]?
Recent trend
2023
2021
2020
2018
2016
2014
2013
2012
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
United States
44
37
50
42
37
31
32
33
China
42
50
39
44
50
52
53
53
European Union
4
5
4
5
4
5
2
3
Japan
4
4
4
4
5
7
8
7
Russia
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
*
India
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Other/No opinion
1
*
1
2
1
2
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Looking ahead 20 years, which one of the following countries do you expect to be the world's leading economic power at that time -- [ROTATED: the United States, the European Union, Russia, China, Japan, India]?
2023
2021
2020
2018
2016
2012
2011
2009
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
United States
44
40
53
44
44
38
35
45
China
37
46
30
41
34
46
47
34
European Union
5
4
4
5
5
3
4
7
Japan
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
6
Russia
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
India
5
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Other/No opinion
2
1
2
2
3
2
4
4
Gallup
Do you think the United States is No. 1 in the world economically, or that it is only one of several leading economic powers?
U.S. is No. 1
U.S. is one of several
Neither (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
16
82
1
1
2017 Feb 1-5
20
80
*
*
2015 Feb 8-11
17
80
2
2
2010 Jan 8-10
17
82
1
1
2007 Feb 1-4
25
73
1
1
2000 May 18-21
39
60
*
1
1999 May 7-9
40
56
1
3
1993 Mar 29-31
21
76
*
3
* Less than 0.5%; (vol.)=volunteered response.
Gallup
Do you feel that it's important for the United States to be No. 1 in the world economically, or that being No. 1 is not that important, as long as the U.S. is among the leading economic powers?
Important
Not that important
No opinion
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
50
49
1
2017 Feb 1-5
46
53
1
2015 Feb 8-11
50
49
2
2007 Feb 1-4
39
60
1
2000 May 18-21
43
56
1
1999 May 7-9
41
56
3
1993 Mar 29-31
46
53
1
Gallup
Do you think the United States is No. 1 in the world militarily, or that it is only one of several leading military powers?
U.S. is No. 1
U.S. is one of several leaders
Neither (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
51
47
*
2
2020 Feb 3-16
58
41
*
1
2018 Feb 1-10
52
47
*
1
2017 Feb 1-5
57
42
*
1
2016 Feb 3-7
49
49
1
2
2015 Feb 8-11
59
38
*
3
2014 Feb 6-9
53
44
1
2
2013 Feb 7-10
50
47
*
3
2012 Feb 2-5
54
45
*
1
2010 Jan 8-10
64
34
*
1
2007 Feb 1-4
60
39
*
1
2000 May 18-21
56
41
*
3
1999 May 7-9
51
46
1
2
1993 Mar 29-31
63
34
1
2
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Do you feel that it's important for the United States to be No. 1 in the world militarily, or that being No. 1 is not that important, as long as the U.S. is among the leading military powers?
Important
Not that important
No opinion
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
68
32
1
2020 Feb 3-16
63
36
1
2017 Feb 1-5
68
31
1
2016 Feb 3-7
67
32
1
2015 Feb 8-11
68
31
1
2013 Feb 7-10
62
37
1
2007 Feb 1-4
61
38
1
2000 May 18-21
70
29
1
1999 May 7-9
59
39
2
1993 Mar 29-31
61
37
2
Gallup
Do you think NATO is doing a good job or a poor job in trying to solve the problems it has had to face?
Good job
Poor job
No opinion
%
%
%
2022 Feb 1-17
48
45
8
Gallup
How closely have you followed the news about the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA -- very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely or not at all?
Very closely
Somewhat closely
Not too closely
Not at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2020 Feb 3-16
12
34
28
26
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Overall, do you think the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be good for the U.S. or bad for the U.S.?
Good
Bad
No opinion
%
%
%
2020 Feb 3-16
80
13
7
Gallup
Do you think the United States does or does not have a special responsibility to be the leading nation in world affairs?
Yes, does
No, does not
No opinion
%
%
%
2018 Nov 13-18
75
23
3
2010 Dec 10-12
66
31
3
Gallup
Because of the United States' history and its Constitution, do you think the U.S. has a unique character that makes it the greatest country in the world, or don't you think so?
Yes, has unique character
No, does not
No opinion
%
%
%
2018 Nov 13-18
78
20
2
2010 Dec 10-12
80
18
2
Gallup
Next, we'd like to ask you about foreign trade. For the following countries, please tell me if you believe each has a fair trade policy or an unfair trade policy with the United States.
Fair
Unfair
No opinion
%
%
%
Canada
2018 Jun 18-24
65
24
10
1993 Jun 29-30
77
9
14
Japan
2018 Jun 18-24
55
33
12
1993 Jun 29-30
24
68
8
The European Union or EU
2018 Jun 18-24
56
29
15
1993 Jun 29-30 ^
52
31
17
Mexico
2018 Jun 18-24
44
46
11
1993 Jun 29-30
45
41
14
China
2018 Jun 18-24
30
62
9
^ WORDING: The European Common Market countries
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Defending our allies' security?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
66
29
4
1
1
2013
60
34
4
2
1
2008
57
35
6
1
1
2005
57
35
5
1
2
2003
60
34
3
1
2
2001
62
33
3
1
1
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
84
9
3
3
1
2013
83
11
3
3
*
2008
81
15
2
1
1
2005
82
12
3
2
1
2003
82
13
2
2
1
2001
82
14
1
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Securing adequate supplies of energy for the U.S.?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
80
16
2
1
1
2013
82
14
3
1
*
2008
75
20
4
1
1
2005
70
22
5
1
2
2003
68
23
4
2
3
2001
79
17
2
1
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Promoting and defending human rights in other countries?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
53
34
10
3
*
2013
52
33
10
5
*
2008
49
38
10
3
*
2005
52
34
10
2
2
2003
50
36
9
3
2
2001
51
36
10
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Preventing future acts of international terrorism?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
85
12
2
1
*
2013
88
8
2
1
*
2008
82
15
2
1
*
2005
82
14
2
1
1
2003
87
10
1
1
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Working with organizations like the United Nations to bring about world cooperation?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
63
21
9
7
*
2013
58
22
10
10
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Promoting favorable trade policies for the U.S. in foreign markets?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
71
25
2
1
1
2013
66
26
5
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Helping other countries build democracies?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2017
29
43
18
9
1
2013
31
42
17
8
1
2008
24
43
22
10
2
2005
31
39
19
8
3
2003
29
46
17
5
3
2001
32
46
16
5
1
* Less than 0.5%; 2001-2008 WORDING: "Building democracies in other countries."
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Promoting economic development in other countries?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2013
31
43
18
7
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Maintaining superior military power worldwide?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2008
53
32
10
4
1
2005
56
27
11
5
1
2003
56
27
11
4
2
2001
59
29
9
2
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Protecting weaker nations against foreign aggression?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2008
36
48
12
3
2
2005
40
45
9
4
2
2003
40
48
8
2
2
2001
39
50
7
3
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read a list of possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have. For each one please say whether you think it should be a very important foreign policy goal of the United States, a somewhat important goal, not too important a goal or not an important goal at all. How about -- Helping to improve the standard of living of less developed nations?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2008
36
44
15
4
*
2005
38
47
10
4
1
2003
35
47
12
4
2
2001
40
45
11
3
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Thinking about the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Mexico -- also known as NAFTA -- overall, do you think NAFTA has been good for the U.S. or bad for the U.S.?
Good for U.S.
Bad for U.S.
No opinion
%
%
%
2017 Feb 1-5
48
46
6
2004 Jan 9-11
38
46
16
2000 May 18-21
47
39
14
1997 Aug 22-25
37
47
16
Gallup
In your view, what is the greatest advantage the United States has over other countries? [OPEN-ENDED]
%
Freedom/Choice
31
The people/Working together/Helping out
11
Military power
8
Technology/Innovation
5
Democracy
4
Opportunities
3
Government
3
Diversity
2
Wealth
2
Economy
2
The constitution
2
Natural resources
1
Capitalism
1
Morals/Religion
1
Education
1
Other
6
Nothing
10
No opinion
8
Dec. 14-17, 2012
Gallup
Next, we'd like you to think about how the United States compares with all other modern, industrialized nations in the world in several areas. For each of the following, please say if conditions in the United States are the best, above average, average, below average or the worst, relative to all other modern industrialized countries. First, [RANDOM ORDER].
Best
Above average
Average
Below average
Worst
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
Individual freedoms
32
45
16
7
1
*
The quality of life
20
45
26
7
1
1
The opportunity for people to get ahead
18
37
29
12
4
1
The system of government
17
29
34
17
4
1
The economic system
10
24
41
21
3
2
The healthcare system
10
19
33
32
6
1
Dec. 14-17, 2012
Gallup
Next, how important do you think what happens in each of the following countries is to the United States today -- would you say it is vitally important, important but not vital, not too important or not at all important? First, how about what happens in … [RANDOM ORDER]?
Vitally important
Important, not vital
Not that important
Not important at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
Afghanistan
2011 Feb 2-5
51
30
13
5
2
2007 Feb 1-4
54
30
11
3
3
Canada
2011 Feb 2-5
39
38
16
5
2
2007 Feb 1-4
36
40
16
7
2
2000 May 18-21
37
46
11
3
3
China
2011 Feb 2-5
70
22
5
2
2
2007 Feb 1-4
58
30
7
3
3
2000 May 18-21
48
38
8
3
3
Egypt
2011 Feb 2-5
45
34
15
3
3
India
2011 Feb 2-5
31
46
15
4
4
2007 Feb 1-4
28
44
20
4
5
2000 May 18-21
22
43
23
6
6
Iran
2011 Feb 2-5
57
24
11
5
3
2007 Feb 1-4
65
22
6
3
3
Iraq
2011 Feb 2-5
52
32
10
5
2
2007 Feb 1-4
70
19
6
3
2
Israel
2011 Feb 2-5
54
32
7
3
3
2007 Feb 1-4
55
30
9
4
3
Mexico
2011 Feb 2-5
50
34
12
3
2
2007 Feb 1-4
42
42
10
4
3
North Korea
2011 Feb 2-5
59
24
9
6
2
2007 Feb 1-4
64
21
8
4
2
Pakistan
2011 Feb 2-5
48
31
13
4
3
2007 Feb 1-4
47
36
9
4
3
Russia
2011 Feb 2-5
36
46
13
3
2
2007 Feb 1-4
40
40
14
4
3
2000 May 18-21
46
40
8
3
3
Australia
2007 Feb 1-4
21
41
26
8
3
2000 May 18-21
17
41
32
6
4
Cuba
2007 Feb 1-4
31
41
19
7
2
Great Britain
2007 Feb 1-4
43
36
14
3
3
2000 May 18-21
36
42
16
3
3
Japan
2007 Feb 1-4
40
41
12
4
3
2000 May 18-21
42
43
9
3
3
Syria
2007 Feb 1-4
42
33
15
4
6
Venezuela
2007 Feb 1-4
29
38
22
5
6
Gallup
Turning to the issue of foreign aid, do you think the United States is now spending -- [ROTATED: too little on foreign aid, about the right amount (or) too much on foreign aid]?
Cyberterrorism and U.S. adversaries developing nuclear weapons continue to rank as the most worrisome global issues to Americans, but fewer than in recent years find China's economic power highly concerning.
A plurality of Americans continue to think the United States' commitment to NATO should be kept as it is now, and a majority still say the U.N. is doing a poor job.
Majorities are dissatisfied with the United States' global position, think the U.S. is viewed unfavorably and believe world leaders do not respect Biden.