5 Countries That Welcome Americans With Open Arms

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries that welcome Americans with open arms. If you want to read our discussion on the global perception of Americans, you can go directly to the 25 Countries That Welcome Americans With Open Arms.

5. Japan

Insider Monkey Score = 72.67

Favorable View = 73%         

Positive View on American Entertainment = 72%

Despite tensions between Japanese and American governments in the past, Japanese people have come to like Americans more than you’d expect. Around 73% of people in Japan hold favorable views of Americans, while only 25% hold unfavorable views. The interest in American entertainment closely mirrors the favorability score.

4. South Korea

Insider Monkey Score = 75.04

Favorable View = 79%         

Positive View on American Entertainment = 67%

In 2023, 79% of South Koreans held favorable views of Americans. This reflected a 10-point decline in the favorability rate from 89% in 2022.

3. Nigeria

Insider Monkey Score = 77.3

Favorable View = 74%         

Positive View on American Entertainment = 84%

Nigeria has seen an increase of 12 points in its appreciation for Americans. Around 74% of people in Nigeria hold favorable views of Americans. Meanwhile, 89% of Nigerians believe that American entertainment is the best.

2. Israel

Insider Monkey Score = 86.67

Favorable View = 87%         

Positive View on American Entertainment = 86%

Israel has had close ties with America since its inception. This is why it comes as no surprise that 87% of Israelis exhibit fondness for Americans while only 12% hold unfavorable opinions of them.

1. Poland

Insider Monkey Score = 89.37

Favorable View = 93%         

Positive View on American Entertainment = 82%

In an all-time-high score of 93%, most Polish people hold a favorable opinion of Americans. Moreover, 80% also hold the American standard of living in high regard. Only 4% of people in Poland hold unfavorable views of Americans, making Poland the friendliest country for American tourists.