Ranked: Which Countries Americans Like Most—and Least

Key Takeaways

• Japan ranks as America’s most favorably viewed country, with 85% of Americans holding a positive opinion.
• Canada and the United Kingdom recorded their lowest favorability ratings since Gallup began tracking them.
• North Korea, Iran, and Russia are America’s least popular countries, with unfavorable ratings near 80% or higher.

Public opinion offers a window into how Americans perceive the world beyond their borders.

Using Gallup survey data from February 2026, this ranking shows how Americans view 21 major countries, from longtime allies to geopolitical competitors.

The results provide a snapshot of global perceptions at a time of shifting international relationships and rising geopolitical tensions.

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