Recently, the Sociological Group Rating completed a comprehensive study in collaboration with the globally renowned research institute Gallup International. The survey was conducted as part of the "End of Year" 2023 project.

Let's delve into the fifth theme of the extensive study: the level of democracy.

Ukraine ranks sixth among the surveyed countries in terms of the level of complete agreement with the statement that "Democracy may have its drawbacks, but it is the best system of governance." In this trend, it joins European countries, with Sweden, Austria, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland occupying the top five positions.

Overall, in Ukraine, 64% agree with this statement, 14% both agree and disagree, and only 16% disagree.

The most dissenting views on democracy being the best form of governance were found among respondents in Iraq, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru, and Moldova.

Additionally, Ukraine is among the top ten countries that responded affirmatively to the notion that their country is governed by the will of the people. Forty-four percent agree with this statement, 17% partially agree, while 36% do not consider it so. Among the countries that believe their state is governed by the will of the people are Sweden, India, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Switzerland, and Malaysia.

The least feeling of being governed by the people was observed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia.

The Gallup International End of Year Survey (EoY) is an annual tradition initiated and developed in 1977. Since then, the survey has been conducted every year. This year, the project was carried out in 41 countries worldwide.