Global Confidence in Democracy Wanes, Pew Survey Reveals

As elections loom worldwide, a new Pew Research Center survey shows a decline in the global appeal of democracy, with increasing dissatisfaction among citizens.

• A median of 77% across 24 democratic countries still favor representative democracy, but dissatisfaction with its functioning is growing.
• In half of the countries surveyed since 2017, the perception of democracy as a 'very good' system has declined.
• Support for authoritarian leadership is on the rise, with notable increases in countries like India and Mexico.
• The U.S. stands out for its higher-than-average support for autocratic systems and significant political polarization over representation.
• Direct democracy and governance by experts gain traction as alternative governance models.

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