Share of Americans who say they feel positively about capitalism and socialism
Periodic surveys, most recently of 1,200 U.S. adults conducted August 3-24
Trend lines between 2010 to 2026 showing the share of Americans who say they feel positively about capitalism and socialism. The trend for capitalism starts at 61% and falls to 55%, while the trend for socialism starts at 36% and climbs to 43%.