UAP Public Opinion & Polling Data Archive
Tracking the Evolution of UAP Public Opinion in Government Transparency and Belief in UAP Through Public Polling Data
Understanding the societal impact of the UFO phenomenon requires more than anecdotes—it requires data. Our Polling Hub aggregates historical and contemporary surveys from leading firms (such as Gallup, Pew, and YouGov) to identify shifting trends in how the public perceives national security, aerospace safety, and the possibility of non-human intelligence.
By structuring this data into a centralized repository, we provide researchers and journalists with the tools to analyze:
- Demographic Shifts: Divergent views across age, political affiliation, and region.
- Congressional Transparency: Public demand for UAP declassification.
- Stigma Reduction: How military and civilian reporting trends are changing.
You can find all of our UAP polls at both our UAP Polls Hub page and our UAP Polls Archive Page.
About Our Polling Data
The UAP News Center’s UAP Polls section is an accumulation of nearly 50 polls on the UFO / UAP topic conducted by a wide variety of polling firms over the past 20 plus years.
For the individual researcher, this information is notoriously difficult to find. However, the UAP News Center monitors the news for UAP related material with a range of software tools. Over the years, as our software finds polls, we add them to our collection for your reference. If you are aware of a poll that we don’t have, we invite you to send it to us via the form to the right. We’re happy to include all relevant polls.
This, the latest iteration of the UAP News Center, focuses on the SEO aspect of the website, making polling information and other material here more accessible via the search engines.
Sources and Classifications
Most major polling companies in the United States have conducted UAP polls at one point or another. Thus far we have found polls from Gallup, Pew, YouGov, Decision Desk and many more. Additionally, YouGov.uk has polled the United Kingdom on the topic more than once.
As with all data carried on this site, we make an effort to classify polling data in a way that allows the user to access it in a convenient manner. The three taxonomies used with polling data are the polling organization’s name, The poll’s year of publication and the region of the globe for which the poll was conducted. As of this writing, we have found polling data predominantly for the United States, with a smattering of polls for the United Kingdom, and one or two targeting other parts of the world.
You can view and sort all of our UAP polls by these taxonomies at our UAP Polls Archive Page.
The UAP News Center acts as a data clearinghouse. All polling data is credited to the original conducting firm with links to full methodological disclosures whenever available.
Find a New UAP Poll?
If you have published (or found online) a UAP related poll, we’re happy to add that poll to our database. Fill out the form below and we’ll let you know when your data has been added!
Our Complete List of UAP Polls
Paranormal America 2018 – Chapman University Survey of American Fears
Polling Organization:
Other
Polling Date:
2026-01-01
Poll Question 1:
Aliens have come to Earth in modern times
Poll Question 2:
Aliens have visited Earth in our ancient past
Description and Results:
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 5 (2018) includes a battery of items on paranormal beliefs ranging from belief in aliens and psychic powers to Bigfoot and haunted houses. Survey Questions Include: 1) Aliens have visited Earth in our ancient past 41.4% 2) Aliens have come to Earth in modern times 35.1%
Majority of Humanity Say We Are Not Alone in the Universe
Polling Organization:
Other
Polling Date:
2026-01-01
Poll Question 1:
There is some form of life on other planets
Poll Question 2:
Believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe
Description and Results:
This is polling by an organization called Glocalities: https://glocalities.com/ Information on the poll is available via two articles provided in the two links on this page. Results: - 61% of people believe that there is some form of life on other planets. - 47% of people believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
Attitudes towards the scientific search for extraterrestrial life among Swedish high school and university students
Polling Organization:
Other
Polling Date:
2018-01-30
Poll Question 1:
There is some form of life on other planets
Poll Question 2:
Believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe
Description and Results:
Firewalled. This is a research article published in the International Journal of Astrobiology , Volume 18 , Issue 3 , June 2019 , pp. 280 - 288 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550417000556
UFOs: Nearly half of Americans think govt. is hiding evidence
Polling Organization:
News Nation / Decision Desk
Polling Date:
2026-04-07
Poll Question 1:
Do you believe the US Government is hiding information about the existence of UFOs?
Poll Question 2:
None
Description and Results:
This poll on U.S. political matters includes a single question on the UAP topic.: Do you believe government hides UFO information. The image links to the News Nation article, the link to polling data goes to Decision Desk Data. Results: 44% believe government hides UFO information; 28% disagree
UFO / UAP Polling FAQ
What do the latest polls say about public belief in UAPs?
Recent data indicates a significant shift in public perception. As of 2026, a majority of respondents in national surveys believe that UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) represent a topic worthy of scientific study, with a growing percentage attributing some sightings to non-human intelligence (NHI).
How many Americans believe the government is hiding UAP data?
Polling trends consistently show that over 60% of Americans believe the U.S. government is withholding more information about UAPs than it is sharing. This “secrecy gap” is a primary driver for the modern disclosure movement and legislative transparency efforts.
Are UAP poll results different across different age demographics?
Yes. Data suggests that younger demographics (Gen Z and Millennials) tend to be more open to the “extraterrestrial hypothesis,” while older demographics often prioritize the national security and aerospace safety implications of unidentified craft in restricted airspace.
What is the most common question asked in UAP sentiment surveys?
Most surveys focus on the “Belief vs. Evidence” metric, typically asking: “Do you believe UAPs are of extraterrestrial origin, or are they advanced human technology?” Increasingly, polls are also asking about the perceived “threat level” of these phenomena.
Why is scientific polling important for UAP disclosure?
Scientific polling provides a roadmap for policymakers. When Congress sees that a vast majority of their constituents favor UAP transparency, it creates the political “will” necessary to pass legislation like the UAP Disclosure Act.
How do researchers verify the accuracy of a UAP poll?
Accuracy is determined by the methodology and sample size. Reliable UAP research uses randomized digital or phone panels with a margin of error typically under +/- 4%. At The UAP News Center, we attempt to provide you with all available poll data on the UAP phenomenon so that you can choose which data is right for your needs.
Has the stigma around UFOs decreased according to recent polls?
Absolutely. Polling data shows that the “giggle factor” has diminished. More professionals—including pilots, military personnel, and scientists—now feel comfortable reporting sightings or discussing the phenomena without fear of professional repercussion.
