Share of adults who have a positive view of capitalism and socialism in the United States from 2010 to 2025

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Release date

September 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

2010 to 2025

Number of respondents

1,094 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Poll dates are as follows:

2025: August 1 to 20
2021: October 1 to 19
2019: October 1 to 13
2018: July 30 to Aug 5
2016: May 2 to 4
2012: November 18 to 19
2010: January 26 to 27

Original question: "Just off the top of your head, would you say you have a positive or negative image of each of the following: Capitalism" 
Values do not include respondents who answered "no opinion".

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Level of support for capitalism and socialism in the U.S. 2025

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 19, 2026

As of 2025, ** percent of American adults held a positive view of capitalism. This reflected a ****percentage point decline since 2021. On the other hand, ** percent had a positive view of socialism, up from ** in 2021. Among political parties, this trend is more pronounced, with support for socialism increasing among both Democrats and Republicans since 2021.

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