Global confidence in the United States has declined significantly in recent years, with fewer people around the world viewing it as a reliable partner, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.

The survey found particularly steep declines in countries that have long maintained close economic and security ties with Washington. In Canada, the share of people who described the United States as a reliable partner fell from 83% in 2022 to 35% in 2026. Similar declines were recorded in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, where the figures fell from 62% to 27%, 83% to 39%, and 82% to 49%, respectively.

Australia, one of Washington's key Asia-Pacific allies, also saw confidence fall sharply, from 79% in 2022 to 37% this year.

The survey also revealed widespread skepticism toward Trump. Across the 36 countries surveyed, a median of just 23% of adults said they have confidence in his handling of world affairs.

Respondents gave Trump largely negative ratings on several major foreign policy issues, including tariffs, the Gaza conflict, Iran, Greenland and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Beyond perceptions of Trump, the survey pointed to a broader deterioration in America's global image.

A median of 35% of respondents said the United States contributes to peace and stability around the world, down significantly from 2023.

Views of Washington's willingness to consider other countries' interests have also weakened. In Germany, for example, the share of people who said the United States takes other nations' interests into account dropped from 60% in 2023 to 23% in 2026.

Similarly, in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, the figures declined from 37%, 40% and 49% to 18%, 13% and 26%, respectively.

The survey further found declining belief in America's commitment to individual freedoms. The proportion of respondents who said the United States respects personal liberty has reached its lowest level in several countries surveyed by Pew over the years, including Australia, Canada and Greece.

From 2021 to 2026, that figure fell from 57% to 33% in Australia, from 60% to 34% in Canada and from 53% to 36% in Greece.

Overall favorable views of the United States also declined in many countries over the past year, including double-digit drops in Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea and Türkiye.

Some of the least favorable views came from predominantly Muslim populations, including Malaysia, Pakistan and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel recorded the highest level of support among the countries surveyed.

The survey was conducted among 42,151 adults in 36 countries between February 8 and May 13, 2026.