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2026 Pulse of Democracy

Drawing on the latest AmericasBarometer survey, the 2026 Pulse of Democracy examines how people across the Americas view democracy, governance, migration, security, and other pressing issues shaping the region.

September 9, 2026

2026 Pulse of Democracy

Key Findings

  • Conditions across much of the Americas show signs of improvement. Household economic conditions, food insecurity, and perceptions of neighborhood safety have improved in many countries, although important challenges remain and progress is uneven.

  • Support for democracy increases modestly across much of the region. After more than a decade of decline, support reaches its highest regional level in over a decade, and individuals experiencing greater improvements in living conditions also tend to report larger increases in democratic support.

  • Emigration intentions have declined to pre-pandemic levels. While changes in U.S. immigration policy likely shape migration decisions, improving conditions in many countries also coincide with lower intentions to emigrate, even as migration pressures remain severe in some contexts.

2026 By the Numbers

  • 25,282 interviews across 21 countries
  • 121 core questions asked in most countries, plus 166 country-specific questions
  • 882 trained interviewers
  • 30 local firm trainings totaling 416 training hours

Since 2004Ìý

  • 11 survey rounds
  • 35 countries surveyed
  • 433,000+ cumulative interviews

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