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Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://disclosure-dao.gitbook.io/disclosure-dao-docs/welcome-to-disclosuredao/statistics-on-global-ufo-belief.md). # Statistics on Global UFO Belief ### **North America** 1. **United States**: * 42% of Americans believe in UFOs, according to a 2023 Ipsos poll​ ([Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-believe-supernatural-ufos))​. * 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​ ([Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/06/30/most-americans-believe-in-intelligent-life-beyond-earth-few-see-ufos-as-a-major-national-security-threat/))​. * A 2022 Statista survey indicated that about 39% of Americans believe in UFOs​ ([Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/06/30/most-americans-believe-in-intelligent-life-beyond-earth-few-see-ufos-as-a-major-national-security-threat/))​. * A 2023 HuffPost/YouGov poll revealed that 48% of Americans think UFOs could be a sign of extraterrestrial visitation​ ([Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-believe-supernatural-ufos))​. 2. **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. ### **Europe** 1. **United Kingdom**: * A YouGov survey found that approximately 50% of British adults believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life​ ([Yahoo News](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/how-many-people-think-aliens-and-ufos-exist-heres-what-we-know-181223250.html))​. * Another study indicated that 7% of Brits believe they have personally seen a UFO​ ([Yahoo News](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/how-many-people-think-aliens-and-ufos-exist-heres-what-we-know-181223250.html))​. 2. **Germany**: * Interest in UFOs is notable, with several active UFO research groups, though specific statistical data on believers are less commonly reported​ ([DW](https://www.dw.com/en/ufos-and-aliens-in-germany/a-58077707))​. 3. **France**: * France has a significant number of UFO enthusiasts and an official government body (GEIPAN) dedicated to investigating UFO sightings. 4. **Spain**: * Spain also shows a robust interest in UFOs, with various local reports and studies indicating a persistent public fascination. ### **Asia** 1. **Japan**: * Approximately 20-30% of people believe in UFOs or extraterrestrial life, influenced by cultural factors and media​ ([TelecomTV](https://disruptive.asia/most-people-believe-in-ufos-but-are-they-actually-aliens/))​. 2. **India**: * Interest in UFOs exists, but precise percentages are not well-documented. Anecdotal evidence suggests a growing curiosity about extraterrestrial phenomena​ ([TelecomTV](https://disruptive.asia/most-people-believe-in-ufos-but-are-they-actually-aliens/))​. 3. **China**: * Around 20% of the population is interested in UFOs, with increasing attention due to global discussions on the topic​ ([TelecomTV](https://disruptive.asia/most-people-believe-in-ufos-but-are-they-actually-aliens/))​. 4. **Southeast Asia**: * In Cambodia, about 15% of people believe in alien life, while Thailand has active UFO enthusiast communities​ ([TelecomTV](https://disruptive.asia/most-people-believe-in-ufos-but-are-they-actually-aliens/))​. ### **Latin America** 1. **Mexico**: * Over 40% of Mexicans believe in the possibility of extraterrestrial life visiting Earth​ ([Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-believe-supernatural-ufos))​. 2. **Brazil**: * Surveys indicate that around 30-40% of Brazilians believe in UFOs​ ([Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-believe-supernatural-ufos))​. 3. **Argentina**: * Approximately 25-35% of Argentinians believe in UFOs, reflecting a strong interest in paranormal and extraterrestrial phenomena​ ([Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-believe-supernatural-ufos))​. ### **Australia/Oceania** 1. **Australia**: * Approximately 30-40% of Australians believe in the existence of UFOs or extraterrestrial life​ ([Ufos Australia ](https://ufosaustralia.com/))​. 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