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YouGov’s Most Recommended Brands 2026: International

Which brands are earning the strongest customer advocacy around the world — and which are gaining ground?
Explore YouGov’s Most Recommended Brands 2026 reports to discover the brands customers are most willing to recommend across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Asia-Pacific, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Nordics.

Explore YouGov’s Most Recommended Brands 2026

Recommendation is one of the clearest signs that a brand is delivering for its customers. This international collection reveals which brands have earned the strongest advocacy among current customers across markets and which ones are gaining ground.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • The most recommended brands across markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
  • The brands recording the biggest year-over-year improvements in recommendation
  • Market and sector-specific rankings across a wide range of industries
  • Dedicated reports covering the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain
  • Regional editions covering Asia-Pacific, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the Nordics

Frequently asked questions

What is included in YouGov’s international Most Recommended Brands 2026 reports?

The international collection comprises three regional reports covering 11 markets. The Asia-Pacific report covers Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand; the UAE and Saudi Arabia report covers both Middle Eastern markets in a single edition; and the Nordics report covers Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Together, the reports reveal which brands are earning the strongest customer advocacy across a diverse range of international markets.

What score are the rankings based on?

The rankings are based on YouGov BrandIndex’s positive Recommend score among current customers. Respondents are asked which brands they would recommend to a friend or colleague.

Where does the data come from?

The ranking data comes from YouGov BrandIndex, YouGov’s always-on brand health tracker, which is powered by 30+ million panel members. The consumer-advocacy findings come from a separate nationally representative U.S. survey. Qualitative findings are based on responses gathered through YouGov BrandIndex Voices and analyzed with AI assistance.

What does “most improved” mean?

Most-improved brands are ranked according to their year-on-year increase in positive Recommend score among current customers. Brands must meet the report’s eligibility, sample-size and tracking-period requirements.

Can I find out where my brand ranked?

Yes. Contact YouGov to find out whether your brand met the eligibility criteria and where it ranked in its market or industry.

Are reports available for other markets?

Yes. Separate editions are available for the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. The Asia-Pacific report covers Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, and another covers the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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