Key facts
- 38% of Americans doubt the U.S. will exist as a single country in 250 years.
- 64% of Americans believe the country's democracy is failing.
- Only 30% of Americans consider the U.S. the world's best country.
- The poll was conducted by Reuters/Ipsos from June 12-15 among 1,537 U.S. adults.
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates significant doubt about its long-term endurance and the health of its democracy. The survey found that 38% of Americans do not believe the U.S. will exist as a single country in 250 years, while 62% hold the opposite view.
Concerns about the state of American democracy have intensified, with 64% of respondents agreeing that it is in danger of failing. This figure represents an increase from previous polling, with notable worry expressed across party lines.
The poll also revealed a decline in national pride, with only 30% of Americans considering the U.S. the greatest country in the world, down from 38% in 2017. The survey, which polled 1,537 U.S. adults from June 12-15, had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.