How Much Do Different Countries Trust Institutions In 2025?

What We’re Showing

The 2025 Edelman Trust Index scores of 28 countries and their change from 2024. 

The Trust Index is the average percent trust in NGOs, businesses, government, and media based on a survey of over 33,000 respondents from 28 different countries conducted by Edelman Trust Institute.

Key Takeaways

• Argentina saw the largest increase in trust from 2024 at +9, following the election of Javier Milei, who campaigned on radical economic reforms amid the country’s ongoing financial crisis.
• A majority (54%) of the countries saw a drop in their trust index compared to last year
• Only 4 of the 13 countries that had a national election or leadership change in the past year saw an increase in trust (Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Argentina)