This statistic shows the results of a 2019 survey on conspiracy theories in the United States. During the survey, the respondents were asked whether they believe in so-called chemtrails - i.e. the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population, or not. Eight percent of respondents stated they strongly believe in this theory, while 43 percent said they strongly disbelieve.
To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)?
The original question was phrased by the source as "To what extent do you believe the following conspiracy theories? Please select one option on each row. -The government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)"
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YouGov. (January 22, 2019). To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/
YouGov. "To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)?." Chart. January 22, 2019. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/
YouGov. (2019). To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/
YouGov. "To What Extent Do You Believe in The Conspiracy Theory That The Government Is Using Chemicals to Control The Population (Chemtrails)?." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Jan 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/
YouGov, To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
To what extent do you believe in the conspiracy theory that the government is using chemicals to control the population (chemtrails)? [Graph], YouGov, January 22, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/959559/conspiracy-belief-government-control-population-chemtrails/
