The surprising fact: 1 in 3 Brazilians doubts the arrival of man on the Moon, while the majority still believes in the historic achievement, according to a Datafolha survey with more than 2,000 people.

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 31/03/2026 at 08:39

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 20:40

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Datafolha survey indicates that part of Brazilians still doubts that man landed on the Moon, highlighting the impact of misinformation.

A recent survey by Datafolha revealed that millions of Brazilians still question whether man really landed on the Moon, even decades after the historic feat.

The survey was conducted in February, with over 2,000 people across the country, and released on March 30.

The goal was to understand the population’s perception of one of the most important milestones in space exploration. The data is particularly relevant amid the advancement of new lunar missions, such as Artemis 2.

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Datafolha survey reveals division among Brazilians about man on the Moon

The results of the Datafolha survey show that the opinion of Brazilians is far from unanimous. Although the majority believe that man has been to the Moon, a significant portion disagrees.

This scenario partly reflects the growth of misinformation. Additionally, conspiracy theories help fuel doubts about widely documented historical facts.

Therefore, the survey reveals more than just numbers: it exposes challenges in scientific communication.

The analysis by gender shows slight differences among Brazilians. Among men, 60% believe that man landed on the Moon, while among women the figure is 56%.

On the other hand, the number of undecided individuals is higher among women. Still, the overall difference between the groups is considered small.

This indicates that skepticism about the topic is relatively evenly distributed in the population.

Datafolha survey indicates that part of Brazilians still doubts that man landed on the Moon, highlighting the impact of misinformation.

Age influences the opinion of Brazilians, survey indicates

The survey also revealed that age influences perception on the topic. Young people between 16 and 24 years old are the most likely to believe that man has been to the Moon.

In this group, 64% consider the statement true. In contrast, among people over 60, the figure drops to 51%.

Moreover, older individuals show a higher rate of disbelief. This demonstrates generational differences in interpreting historical facts.

Education impacts Brazilians’ view of the Moon

Among the factors analyzed, education stands out as the most relevant. The Datafolha survey shows that the higher the level of education, the greater the confidence in science.

Among people with higher education, 75% believe that man landed on the Moon. Among those with elementary education, this number drops to 46%.

On the other hand, disbelief is greater among the less educated. This reinforces the role of education in shaping opinion.

Religion also influences Brazilians’ perception

The survey also points out differences among religious groups. Among Brazilians without religion, 65% believe that man has been to the Moon.

Among evangelicals, this figure is lower, at 54%. Catholics present intermediate numbers, with 55%.

Thus, the study suggests that cultural factors and personal beliefs also impact views on science.

Datafolha survey highlights the challenge of information in Brazil

The data from the Datafolha survey reveal a country divided between scientific knowledge and doubt. Although the feat of man on the Moon is widely proven, there is still resistance among part of the population.

This scenario highlights the importance of investing in education and scientific dissemination. After all, understanding historical facts is essential for social development.

Thus, understanding how Brazilians perceive topics such as the man‘s trip to the Moon helps guide policies and information strategies in the country.

With information from Olhar Digital

The surprising fact: 1 in 3 Brazilians doubts the arrival of man on the Moon, while the majority still believes in the historic achievement, according to a Datafolha survey with more than 2,000 people.

Datafolha survey indicates that part of Brazilians still doubts that man landed on the Moon, highlighting the impact of misinformation.

Datafolha survey reveals division among Brazilians about man on the Moon

Age influences the opinion of Brazilians, survey indicates

Education impacts Brazilians’ view of the Moon

Religion also influences Brazilians’ perception

Datafolha survey highlights the challenge of information in Brazil

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The surprising fact: 1 in 3 Brazilians doubts the arrival of man on the Moon, while the majority still believes in the historic achievement, according to a Datafolha survey with more than 2,000 people.

Datafolha survey indicates that part of Brazilians still doubts that man landed on the Moon, highlighting the impact of misinformation.

Datafolha survey reveals division among Brazilians about man on the Moon

Age influences the opinion of Brazilians, survey indicates

Education impacts Brazilians’ view of the Moon

Religion also influences Brazilians’ perception

Datafolha survey highlights the challenge of information in Brazil

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