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How well do you know America's top problems?

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What overall share of Americans named an economic issue (inflation, jobs, deficit, etc.) as the top problem in August 2026?

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70% (net)

What overall share named a non-economic issue as the top problem in August 2026?

Non-economic concerns - led by government leadership and immigration - outweighed economic ones, totaling 70% of named problems.

Source: Gallup, Most Important Problem news.gallup.com

more than 100%

Because Gallup's question allows more than one answer, how do the percentages across all named problems typically add up?

Since respondents can name multiple problems, category totals routinely exceed 100% when added together.

Source: Gallup, Most Important Problem news.gallup.com

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