Japan vs South Korea: Oecd average trust in governments
Japan
33
in 2024
South Korea
29.5
in 2024
Japan rank
38th
South Korea rank
41st
Oecd average trust in governments over time
- Japan
- South Korea
How they compare
Japan currently reports 33 against 29.5 in South Korea, a difference of 3.5.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Japan ahead.
Japan ranks 38th and South Korea ranks 41st of 47 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.5 | 23.5 | 6 | Japan |
| 2010s | 31.58 | 30.25 | 1.33 | Japan |
| 2020s | 35.5 | 34.25 | 1.25 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher oecd average trust in governments, Japan or South Korea?
- Japan, at 33 against 29.5 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in oecd average trust in governments between Japan and South Korea?
- 3.5, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and South Korea?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Japan and South Korea rank globally for oecd average trust in governments?
- Japan ranks 38th and South Korea ranks 41st 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.