Global scepticism of democracy

Voters in many countries are sceptical of democracy, a new poll of 19 nations shows – in 11 countries, fewer than half of respondents believe their most recent election was free and fair


SHARE OF PEOPLE WHO SAY MOST RECENT ELECTION IN THEIR COUNTRY WAS FREE AND FAIR (%)

80 
70 76 74
60 
50       59 58 57 56 55 51
40 			   47 44 42 41 40
30 					  37 37 30
20 						   26 24
10							 14
0

Tanzania 
Denmark
Senegal 
Chile
Italy 
Brazil
Lithuania 
South Korea
U.S. 
Sierra Leone
Gambia 
India
Taiwan 
Solomon Islands
Iraq 
Colombia
Romania 
Lebanon
Pakistan

Only 47% of U.S. respondents believe they have credible election process
         

Survey conducted Jul 2023-Jan 2024, polling 1,500 people in each country


Sources: Reuters, International IDEA
Pictures: Getty Images 
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