Share who say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in core American institutions
Average for nine institutions annually since 1979 and 14 since 1993; Most recent survey conducted June 2026
A line graph showing the percentage of Americans who have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in core American institutions from 1979 to 2026. The confidence level peaked at around 45% in the early 2000s but has steadily declined, reaching a low of 27% in June 2026.
