5 Countries Where Americans Are Warmly Welcomed
Here are 5 countries that welcome Americans with open arms.
5. Japan
Favorable View = 73%
Positive View on American Entertainment = 72%
While there have been tensions between the Japanese and American governments in the past, Japanese people have come to enjoy Americans more than you might expect. Around 73% of Japanese people hold favorable views of Americans, while only 25% hold unfavorable views. Interest in American entertainment is closely correlated with favorability scores.
4. South Korea
Insider Monkey Score = 75.04
Favorable View = 79%
Positive View on American Entertainment = 67%
In 2023, 79% of South Koreans held favorable views of Americans, down from 89% in 2022.
3. Nigeria
Insider Monkey Score = 77.3
Favorable View = 74%
Positive View on American Entertainment = 84%
There has been an increase of 12 points in Nigeria’s admiration for Americans. Around 74% of Nigerians think highly of Americans. Meanwhile, 89% of Nigerians think American entertainment is the best.
2. Israel
Insider Monkey Score = 86.67
Favorable View = 87%
Positive View on American Entertainment = 86%
It should come as no surprise that 87% of Israelis hold favorable opinions of Americans, while only 12% hold unfavorable views.
1. Poland
Insider Monkey Score = 89.37
Favorable View = 93%
Positive View on American Entertainment = 82%
The Polish have an all-time high opinion of Americans, with a 93% score. Additionally, 80% of Poles also hold the American standard of living in high esteem. Only 4% of Poles have a negative opinion of Americans, making Poland the friendliest country for American tourists.
