U.S. and China named as best examples of a developed economy % who say is best example
When asked which country besides their own is the best example of a developed economy, people in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria overwhelmingly point to the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies. But among people in these three African nations, there are differences in the share of respondents who choose each power.
In Kenya, 36% say the U.S. is the best example of a developed country, while only 15% choose China. An additional 4% say Japan, South Africa or Tanzania are the best examples.
Among South Africans, around a quarter each say the U.S. (27%) and China (22%) are the best examples of an advanced economy. An additional 5% name Germany as a top example, with 4% naming the United Kingdom, Australia, Botswana or “Europe.”
In Nigeria, 28% name China as the best example of a developed economy and a quarter cite the U.S. Another 4% say Saudi Arabia.
U.S. and China named  | as best examples of a  | developed economy  | % who say is best example  | ofa developed economy  | us  | China  | 36%  | Kenya  | 15  | 27  | South Africa  | 22  | 25  | Nigeria  | 28  | Note: Open ended question. All other  | countries received 5% or less.  | Source: Spring 2016 Global Attitudes  | Survey.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 