Most Hated Country

Last updated May 23, 2025

Hatred Index
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Hatred Index 2023Question Mark
1.ChinaChina1
2.United StatesUnited States2
3.RussiaRussia3
4.North KoreaNorth Korea4
5.IsraelIsrael5
6.PakistanPakistan6
7.IranIran7
8.IraqIraq8
9.SyriaSyria9
10.IndiaIndia10
11.United KingdomUnited Kingdom11
12.JapanJapan12
13.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia13
14.GermanyGermany14
15.NigeriaNigeria15
16.TurkeyTurkey16
17.South KoreaSouth Korea17
18.AfghanistanAfghanistan18
19.PhilippinesPhilippines19
20.ItalyItaly21
21.SomaliaSomalia22
22.QatarQatar23
23.ArgentinaArgentina24
24.AustraliaAustralia25
25.AlgeriaAlgeria26
26.RomaniaRomania27
27.MexicoMexico28
28.IndonesiaIndonesia29
29.Vatican CityVatican City30

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
Top 30 Most Hated Countries in the World
Last updated
2023
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