Statistics on Global UFO Belief
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United States:
42% of Americans believe in UFOs, according to a 2023 Ipsos poll ().
Pew Research Center's 2021 study found that 51% of Americans think UFOs reported by the military are likely evidence of intelligent life outside Earth ().
A 2022 Statista survey indicated that about 39% of Americans believe in UFOs ().
A 2023 HuffPost/YouGov poll revealed that 48% of Americans think UFOs could be a sign of extraterrestrial visitation ().
Canada:
While specific recent percentages are less frequently cited, historical data suggest a significant interest in UFOs similar to that in the United States, with Canadian sightings continuing to attract public attention.
United Kingdom:
A YouGov survey found that approximately 50% of British adults believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life ().
Another study indicated that 7% of Brits believe they have personally seen a UFO ().
Germany:
Interest in UFOs is notable, with several active UFO research groups, though specific statistical data on believers are less commonly reported ().
France:
France has a significant number of UFO enthusiasts and an official government body (GEIPAN) dedicated to investigating UFO sightings.
Spain:
Spain also shows a robust interest in UFOs, with various local reports and studies indicating a persistent public fascination.
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Mexico:
Brazil:
Argentina:
Australia:
Approximately 20-30% of people believe in UFOs or extraterrestrial life, influenced by cultural factors and media ().
Interest in UFOs exists, but precise percentages are not well-documented. Anecdotal evidence suggests a growing curiosity about extraterrestrial phenomena ().
Around 20% of the population is interested in UFOs, with increasing attention due to global discussions on the topic ().
In Cambodia, about 15% of people believe in alien life, while Thailand has active UFO enthusiast communities ().
Over 40% of Mexicans believe in the possibility of extraterrestrial life visiting Earth ().
Surveys indicate that around 30-40% of Brazilians believe in UFOs ().
Approximately 25-35% of Argentinians believe in UFOs, reflecting a strong interest in paranormal and extraterrestrial phenomena ().
Approximately 30-40% of Australians believe in the existence of UFOs or extraterrestrial life (). This interest is evidenced by numerous UFO sightings and dedicated communities such as UFOs Australia, which provides a platform for sharing and discussing UFO encounters.