Fewer than half of Britons proud to be British
A Demos survey reveals that British pride in national identity has declined sharply since 2011, with only 47% of Britons now proud to be British, while pride in local communities has increased.
Consensus
- The percentage of Britons proud to be British has decreased significantly since 2011.
- Pride in local communities has increased among Britons.
- The decline in national pride is most pronounced among younger generations.
- The survey was conducted by the Demos research center.
- The data covers the period from 2011 to 2026.
Points of divergence
- The percentage of Britons proud of their British identity dropped from 74% in 2011 to 47% in 2026. — vm
- Among those under 25, net pride in British history fell from 54% to -4% between 2011 and 2026. — vm
- Pride in the UK's global standing fell from 35% to 13%, pride in Parliament from 23% to -11%, and pride in the monarchy from 54% to 25%. — vm
- In 2011, 74% of Britons were proud of their citizenship. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Demos: Less than half of Brits are proud to be British — Вечерняя Москва
- Less than half of Britons are proud to be British, survey shows — РИА Новости (Telegram)