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January 3, 2026

2687 US adults surveyed

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Do you think the U.S. would be better off or worse off if it had 100 million fewer people?

Conducted January 3, 2026

YouGov surveyed 2687 US adults

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29%
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28%
Do you think the U.S. would be better off or worse off if it had 100 million fewer people?

Conducted January 3, 2026

YouGov surveyed 2687 US adults

By:
25%
29%
17%
28%

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