Most Americans haven't heard of the Tigray genocide

Nov 19–22, 2024 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.4%Source report ↗

Core finding

Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (78%) say they have not heard of the Tigray genocide, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.

Another 13% say they have heard of it and that it took place in Ethiopia, while a combined 8% place it in Sudan, Ukraine, Syria, Eritrea, or Yemen.

Topline distribution

Most Americans haven't heard of the Tigray genocide.

Have you heard about the Tigray Genocide that happened between 2020 and 2022? If so, where did it take place?

No
78.5%
Yes, Ethiopia
13.5%
Yes, Sudan
2.9%
Yes, Ukraine
2.7%
Yes, Syria
1.0%
Yes, Eritrea
0.9%
Yes, Yemen
0.6%

n = 1,000 · Nov 19–22, 2024 · MoE ±3.4%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesNov 19–22, 2024
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.4%
ModuleB
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    If so, where did it take place?

    verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co

Cite this question

Verasight APHA Omnibus Survey #2024-122, fielded November 19-22, 2024, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.4%.