🔍 Key Insights:
🧠 Interpretation:
Developing countries tend to see social media as empowering for democracy.
Established democracies show concern over misinformation, polarization, and manipulation.
Most countries view social media positively for democracy.
Top 3 positive views:
Nigeria: 77% good vs. 17% bad
Mexico: 77% good vs. 20% bad
Singapore: 76% good vs. 21% bad
India, Kenya, Brazil, and Malaysia also show strong positivity (71–74% saying it's good).
Western democracies are more skeptical:
U.S. stands out with 64% saying social media is bad for democracy—the highest negative sentiment.
France, Netherlands, UK, and Canada show nearly split or negative opinions.
Germany, Japan, and Italy have more balanced but still cautious views (around 56–57% positive).
🧠 Interpretation:
Developing countries tend to see social media as empowering for democracy.
Established democracies show concern over misinformation, polarization, and manipulation.