A majority feel anxious about another country overtaking the U.S.
Core finding
Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) agree that the thought of another country overtaking the United States as the world's top superpower makes them anxious, including 20% who strongly agree.
About one-in-five (20%) disagree, while 21% neither agree nor disagree, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.
Topline scale
A majority feel anxious about another country overtaking the U.S.
The thought of another country overtaking the United States as the world's top superpower makes me anxious.
n = 2,000 · Sep 7–13, 2023 · MoE ±2.3%
Methodology
Full 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 | Sep 7–13, 2023 |
| Base (unweighted) | 2,000 |
| Margin of error | ±2.3% |
| Module | 2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apsa-2023.tiiny.co
The thought of another country overtaking the United States as the world's top superpower makes me anxious.
Cite this question
2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071, fielded September 7-13, 2023, N=2,000 United States adults, +/- 2.3%.