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Perceptions of Domestic and International Leaders

26 Mar 2019

Q. Do you hold favourable or unfavourable views of the following world leaders?

 Hold Favourable View Total Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern 71% 69% 72% 65% 66% 80%
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison 41% 45% 37% 36% 32% 55%
German Chancellor Angela Merkel 36% 42% 31% 32% 30% 46%
UK Prime Minister Theresa May 31% 33% 29% 26% 26% 41%
US President Donald Trump 19% 25% 14% 17% 20% 21%

Donald Trump is seen as more favourable by men than women (25% and 14%).

Older Australians are more favourable to all the leaders compared to those aged 18-34 and 35-54.

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