---
"title": "Most Egyptians Embrace Democracy"
"description": "About two-thirds of Egyptians say they believe that democracy is preferable to any other kind of government."
"date": "2012-06-12"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Russell Heimlich"
    "job_title": "Former web developer"
    "link": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/russell-heimlich/"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/short-reads/2012/06/12/most-egyptians-embrace-democracy/"
"categories":
  - "International Political Values"
---

# Most Egyptians Embrace Democracy

Egyptians continue to voice confidence in democracy, according to a Pew Research Center Global Attitudes Project survey conducted March 19-April 10. Two-thirds (67%) consider it preferable to any other kind of government. Just 19% say in some circumstances a non-democratic form of government may be best and 13% say it doesn’t really matter what kind of government rules the country.

At the same time, it is clear that Egyptians want law and order: six-in-ten (60%) consider this a very important priority.

The Global Attitudes survey found that less than half of Egyptians say things have improved in the country since Mubarak was forced from office. Just over four-in-ten (44%) say Egypt is better off now that Mubarak is not in power. On the other hand, 26% believe the country is worse off, while another 26% say things are neither better nor worse. [Read More](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/global/2012/05/08/egyptians-remain-optimistic-embrace-democracy-and-religion-in-political-life/)