This graphic shows the percentage of the population that is satisfied or dissatisfied with democracy in 26 countries. The data comes from the Pew Research Center.
Methodology
In 2024, the Pew Research Center conducted over 900 interviews in each country via telephone or face-to-face.
Respondents were asked, “How satisfied are you with the way democracy is working in [survey country] – very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not too satisfied, or not at all satisfied?” Those who did not answer are excluded. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Decline in Satisfaction with Democracy
Satisfaction with democracy has declined in recent years, particularly in high-income nations. In nine out of the 12 countries where this question has been asked consistently, satisfaction levels are lower today than in 2021.
Notably, six countries have seen a double-digit drop in satisfaction: Canada, Germany, Greece, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Regional Differences
- Europe: 75% of Swedes are satisfied with their democracy, compared to just 22% in Greece.
- Asia-Pacific: More than three-quarters of Indians and Singaporeans are satisfied, whereas only 31% of Japanese are satisfied with their democracy.
- Latin America: About two-thirds or more of Chileans, Colombians, and Peruvians express negative views about their democracies.
According to the Pew Research Center, satisfaction with democracy is strongly related to their perceptions of how the economy is democracy.
Source: Visual Capitalist
