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Superpowers in the future

−2 from 2025

In 2026, 54% of Australians said ten years from now, China would be the most important and powerful country in the world.

Question Superpowers in the future

Now a question about the role and influence of countries in the future. Ten years from now, which of these countries or regions do you think will be the most important and powerful in the world?

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
China
54
United States
31
Europe
8
India
5
Total
All groups

2026 observation

More than half of Australians (54%) say China will be the most important and powerful country in ten years. Only 31% think the United States will hold this status, up four points from last year’s Poll.