Most Hated Country

Last updated November 24, 2024

Most Hated Ranking
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Most Hated RankingQuestion Mark
1.ChinaChina
2.United StatesUnited States
3.RussiaRussia
4.North KoreaNorth Korea
5.IsraelIsrael
6.PakistanPakistan
7.IranIran
8.IraqIraq
9.SyriaSyria
10.IndiaIndia
11.United KingdomUnited Kingdom
12.JapanJapan
13.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
14.GermanyGermany
15.NigeriaNigeria
16.TurkeyTurkey
17.South KoreaSouth Korea
18.AfghanistanAfghanistan
19.PhilippinesPhilippines
21.ItalyItaly
22.SomaliaSomalia
23.QatarQatar
24.ArgentinaArgentina
25.AustraliaAustralia
26.AlgeriaAlgeria
27.RomaniaRomania
28.MexicoMexico
29.IndonesiaIndonesia
30.Vatican CityVatican City

Introduction

In our global village, each country takes on many roles: neighbors, trading partners, allies, and sometimes, antagonists. National attitudes towards specific countries are significantly shaped by geopolitical alliances, historical conflicts, cultural understandings, perceptions of their global behavior, and many other intricate factors. While some countries enjoy international admiration for their culture, governance, or diplomacy, others bear the stigma of being largely disliked or even outright hated.

This article uses "Most Hated Ranking" to present a riveting exploration into which countries, unfortunately, top this controversial list. Our data set derives from global surveys, international reports, and public opinions.

  • China tops the list as the most disliked country. Given its rising global influence and ongoing controversial issues like human rights and territorial disputes, this may reflect global apprehension about China's role on the world stage.
  • Remarkably, the top three most disliked countries, China, the United States, and Russia, are global superpowers, hinting at the potential influence of their foreign policy and global dominance on world opinion.
  • Interestingly, countries with ongoing conflicts like North Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria are high on the list.
  • Amongst the 30 listed countries, Vatican City ranks the least disliked reiterating a degree of global respect for this unique city-state.

10 Most Hated Countries in the World

Leading the list is China. Known for its economic strength and vast population, China also carries global concerns regarding its human rights issues and territorial disputes.

Following close on its heels is the United States. Known as a global superpower with significant influence across many domains, the United States' role in international politics and its military interventions in various countries are part of the factors contributing to its second place.

Russia marches at the third spot. Its geopolitical strategies and controversial international presence are contributing factors to its ranking.

Next comes North Korea, Israel, and Pakistan with the rankings of 4, 5, and 6 respectively. Their complex political scenarios, ongoing conflicts, and historical frictions have influenced their global perceptions significantly.

Securing the 7th and 8th spots are Iran and Iraq. Escalating tensions concerning their nuclear programs, internal instability, and disrupted peace in these nations contribute to their unenviable ranks on the list.

Maintaining the 9th position is Syria. Its ongoing civil war, resulting in a massive humanitarian crisis and global apprehensions regarding its governance, contribute to its ranking.

Lastly, India rounds off this list at the 10th spot. Despite its booming economy and rich cultural heritage, deep-seated issues like poverty, corruption, and social inequality are crucial in its global standing.

10 Most Hated Countries in the World:

  1. China
  2. United States
  3. Russia
  4. North Korea
  5. Israel
  6. Pakistan
  7. Iran
  8. Iraq
  9. Syria
  10. India

By Region

Afghanistan

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Ranked in World

#18

Algeria

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#26

Argentina

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Ranked in World

#24

Australia

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#25

China

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Ranked in World

#1

Germany

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Ranked in World

#14

India

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Ranked in World

#10

Indonesia

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Ranked in World

#29

Iran

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Ranked in World

#7

Iraq

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#8

Israel

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Ranked in World

#5

Italy

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Ranked in World

#21

Japan

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Ranked in World

#12

Mexico

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Ranked in World

#28

Nigeria

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Ranked in World

#15

North Korea

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Ranked in World

#4

Pakistan

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Ranked in World

#6

Philippines

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Ranked in World

#19

Qatar

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Ranked in World

#23

Romania

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Ranked in World

#27

Russia

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Ranked in World

#3

Saudi Arabia

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Ranked in World

#13

Somalia

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Ranked in World

#22

South Korea

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Ranked in World

#17

Syria

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Ranked in World

#9

Turkey

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Ranked in World

#16

United Kingdom

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Ranked in World

#11

United States

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Ranked in World

#2

Vatican City

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Ranked in World

#30

Table

Region ↕Most Hated Ranking↕
Afghanistan iconAfghanistan18
Algeria iconAlgeria26
Argentina iconArgentina24
Australia iconAustralia25
China iconChina1
Germany iconGermany14
India iconIndia10
Indonesia iconIndonesia29
Iran iconIran7
Iraq iconIraq8
Israel iconIsrael5
Italy iconItaly21
Japan iconJapan12
Mexico iconMexico28
Nigeria iconNigeria15
North Korea iconNorth Korea4
Pakistan iconPakistan6
Philippines iconPhilippines19
Qatar iconQatar23
Romania iconRomania27
Russia iconRussia3
Saudi Arabia iconSaudi Arabia13
Somalia iconSomalia22
South Korea iconSouth Korea17
Syria iconSyria9
Turkey iconTurkey16
United Kingdom iconUnited Kingdom11
United States iconUnited States2
Vatican City iconVatican City30
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