Ireland vs Switzerland: Oecd average trust in governments
Ireland
61
in 2024
Switzerland
82.5
in 2024
Ireland rank
5th
Switzerland rank
2nd
Oecd average trust in governments over time
- Ireland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 82.5 against 61 in Ireland, a difference of 21.5.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times Ireland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 2nd of 47 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63 | 63 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 47.5 | 73.92 | 26.42 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 61.5 | 83.08 | 21.58 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher oecd average trust in governments, Ireland or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 82.5 against 61 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in oecd average trust in governments between Ireland and Switzerland?
- 21.5, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for oecd average trust in governments?
- Ireland ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 2nd of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Oecd average trust in governments. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.