# Most Americans haven't heard of the Tigray genocide

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## Reading

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

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

Most Americans haven't heard of the Tigray genocide.

- 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%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2024-11-19 → 2024-11-22
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: B
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#awareness-of-tigray-genocide](https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#awareness-of-tigray-genocide)

## Citation

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

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#awareness-of-tigray-genocide](https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#awareness-of-tigray-genocide)