From attracting tourists and investors to wielding influence on the world stage, a country's global image matters more than ever. But which nations are facing the harshest international backlash this year?
Relying on the Democracy Perception Index 2026, a massive study surveying over 46,000 people in 85 countries, this gallery ranks the bottom 30 nations by subtracting negative views from positive sentiment.
Click on to explore the world’s most hated nations in 2026.
Note: each nation's global net score is listed right beside it