CONSPIRACY THEORIES IN AMERICA
Over half of Americans believe in at least one conspiracy theory. The data below highlights key theories they endorse, supported by studies from multiple sources.
| THEORY TYPE | EXAMPLE | PREVALENCE |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | VIRUS WAS PLANNED | 25% BELIEVE (2020) |
| ALIENS | GOVERNMENT HIDES UFOs | 20% BELIEVE (2019) |
| ILLUMINATI | SECRET ELITE RULES WORLD | 15% BELIEVE (2019) |
| FLAT EARTH | EARTH IS A FLAT PLANE | 5% BELIEVE (2018) |
| QAnon | GLOBAL CABAL CONTROLS POLITICS | 15% BELIEVE (2020) |
| MOON LANDING | APOLLO WAS STAGED | 10% BELIEVE(2019) |
| CHEMTRAILS | PLANES SPRAY CHEMICALS | 10% believe (2016) |
| Data from YouGov (2019) and Scientific Reports (2021) | ||
