A poll conducted in 2022 asked adults in selected countries if they thought aliens would visit Earth in 2023. This chart shows the share of respondents in each nation who thought an extraterrestrial landing was likely. Are you surprised by the results?

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Aliens On the Way
Share of Population That Thought Aliens Would Visit Earth in 2023
India 43%; Saudi Arabia 38%; Colombia 26%; Peru 23%; South Africa 19%; United States 17%; Australia 16%; Italy 13%; United Kingdom 10%; Japan 8%
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