Pew Research Center — views of India around the world
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The Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Survey asks adults in many countries whether they have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of India. Opinion is mixed: favourable views are high in Sri Lanka, the U.K. and Kenya, and lowest in Pakistan and Turkey.
| Published by | Pew Research Center (Washington, DC) |
|---|---|
| What it measures | Share of adults in each surveyed country with a favourable or unfavourable opinion of India. |
| How often | Annual (spring survey) |
| Latest edition | Spring 2026 survey, 36 countries (published 13 August 2026) |
India's figures
| Median across 36 countries | 45% favourable, 41% unfavourable |
|---|---|
| Most favourable | Sri Lanka 79%; U.K. 71%; Kenya 71%; Germany 63%; Israel 60% |
| Least favourable | Pakistan 7% (91% unfavourable); Turkey 15% (72% unfavourable); West Bank/East Jerusalem 18% (56% unfavourable) |
| More unfavourable than favourable | U.S. 45% vs 50%; Australia 44% vs 55%; Malaysia 41% vs 58%; Bangladesh 42% vs 51%; South Africa 38% vs 46%; most of Latin America |
| Biggest changes | Sri Lanka +14 points since 2024; U.K. +11 since 2025; Bangladesh −15 since 2024; Turkey and Nigeria −10 since 2025 |
| Previous wave (2025, 24 countries) | Median 47% favourable, 38% unfavourable |
All opinions on a report gather in one debate topic, so they count together.