Results: Do aliens exist? 75% of Britons think so!
Published on 03/16/2025
We know we have used this topic before but every time we see a new study about it, it's fun to re ask the questions and compare to last time!
Source: https://yougov.co.uk/health/articles/51800-do-britons-believe-in-alien-life
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A new YouGov survey finds that three-quarters of Britons (75%) think it is likely that at least some kind of alien life, even if it's microscopic, exists somewhere in the universe, with six in ten (62%) believing it's likely that such life exists somewhere in our solar system. Which do you believe?
Life exists somewhere in the universe
29%
848 votes
Life exists somewhere in our solar system
7%
212 votes
Both
28%
819 votes
Neither
16%
451 votes
Undecided
20%
570 votes
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A third of the public (33%) say they believe it is likely that intelligent aliens have visited our homeworld at some point, including one in nine (11%) who believe it is very likely. This compares to roughly half the public (48%) seeing such a possibility as unlikely. How likely do you think it is that intelligent aliens have visited Earth? Very likely
23%
675 votes
Somewhat likely
20%
566 votes
Unsure
26%
767 votes
Somewhat unlikely
9%
268 votes
Very unlikely
22%
624 votes
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The Fermi paradox highlights the contradiction between the high likelihood of intelligent alien life and the lack of evidence for it. According to a survey, nearly 40% of Britons believe the absence of evidence can be explained by either human technology not being advanced enough to communicate with aliens or alien life being too distant. About 16% think aliens may know we exist but choose not to communicate, while 14% cite limitations in alien technology. Other explanations include government cover-ups (10%), bad timing with aliens visiting before human civilization (9%), and the possibility that intelligent life tends to destroy itself (6%). Why do you think we don't have evidence? Select all that apply. Human technology is not advanced enough yet
30%
879 votes
Alien life is too far away
20%
582 votes
Aliens choose not to interact with us
22%
633 votes
Aliens have limited technology
7%
189 votes
There is evidence but the government covers it up
22%
648 votes
Aliens visited before and had bad experiences
7%
201 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
86 votes
Not Applicable/Do not believe aliens exist
29%
854 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87% | 28 | |
| unsure | 0.16% | 5 |
| All of the above | 0.06% | 2 |
| undecided | 0.06% | 2 |
| aliens where here before us n there here no walking away | 0.03% | 1 |
| ? | 0.03% | 1 |
| Have no idea | 0.03% | 1 |
| God did not create aliens. | 0.03% | 1 |
| I'll just wait and see for myself. | 0.03% | 1 |
| I just don't know | 0.03% | 1 |
| Don't know | 0.03% | 1 |
| Gods watchers | 0.03% | 1 |
| I can t say for sure, but seen a lot of sort-of evidence saying they do. | 0.03% | 1 |
| A combination of several of the above factors | 0.03% | 1 |
| unknown | 0.03% | 1 |
| They are already here among us. They know how to make it appear as though they are human. The ruling Egyptians were aliens who were highly evolved. That s how they built the pyramids, which are actually a type of space craft. They used | 0.03% | 1 |
| We live they live we all get alone | 0.03% | 1 |
| If Aliens really exist and we can't demonstrate their presence, it means they are more advanced than humans. | 0.03% | 1 |
| only God knows | 0.03% | 1 |
| The aliens have built all the mysterious structures on earth | 0.03% | 1 |
| idk | 0.03% | 1 |
| Any of the above are possible, as well as other easons. | 0.03% | 1 |
| Alien life could be rudimentory and not able to communicate, like the amib on earth a long time ago. | 0.03% | 1 |
| There are no aliens, just angels and spiritual beings | 0.03% | 1 |
| No idea | 0.03% | 1 |
| Some are here now and some are come over time and the evidence is in writing for those who choose life. | 0.03% | 1 |
| They were smart enough to cover their tracks | 0.03% | 1 |
| Evidence is everywhere, we choose to ignore it or we find ANY OTHER TERRESTRIAL explanation no matter how ridiculous, as long as we don't have to face the reality that alien life has always been here! | 0.03% | 1 |
| They'll never tell us the truth! | 0.03% | 1 |
| I believe in angels & the Bible has several scriptures where angels have visited, spoke to humans, helped them & even wrestled with one. | 0.03% | 1 |
| Humans are not smarts | 0.03% | 1 |
| It's all a bunch of bull hockey. | 0.03% | 1 |
| no alien...Human is the alien.. | 0.03% | 1 |
| They can't be arsed | 0.03% | 1 |
| If they do exist and see how we treat each other they are smart to stay away | 0.03% | 1 |
| evidence is being ignored | 0.03% | 1 |
| They send drones because we are too insignificant to send living beings | 0.03% | 1 |
| Many people aren't psychologically or emotionally mature enough to handle full disclosure without chaos ensuing and breakdown of societal structures. | 0.03% | 1 |
| There is evidence throughout history | 0.03% | 1 |
| I don't know. | 0.03% | 1 |
| uncertain | 0.03% | 1 |
| your guess is as good as mine | 0.03% | 1 |
| N/A | 0.03% | 1 |
| I have no idea | 0.03% | 1 |
| a little of all of the bove | 0.03% | 1 |
| only the shadow knows | 0.03% | 1 |
| It's a mystery! | 0.03% | 1 |
| We know too little about the universe in general to be certain. | 0.03% | 1 |
| multiple different reasons | 0.03% | 1 |
| a combo | 0.03% | 1 |
| My brain is not large enough to figure it out & make such statements. | 0.03% | 1 |
| no good answer | 0.03% | 1 |
| If there are other beings on earth they are Angels not aliens | 0.03% | 1 |
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