Top 10 most disliked countries in the world in 2026

S has one of the world's most powerful military, economic and political powers, the World Population Review points to American involvement in international affairs and perceptions of the US overreaching its boundaries, often pushing its own agenda in global conflicts as factors behind its poor ranking.

Israel ranks fifth on the World Population Review list, with its international image heavily influenced by its long-running conflict with Palestinians.

World Population Review indicates that years of civil war, government crackdowns and the resulting humanitarian crisis have contributed to Syria's poor international reputation.