Mexico vs Norway: Trust in government

Mexico
59.5%
in 2024
Norway
58.0%
in 2024
Mexico rank
6th
Norway rank
7th

Trust in government over time

  • Mexico
  • Norway
020406080200720152024

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 59.5% against 58.0% in Norway, a difference of 1.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Norway ahead.

Mexico ranks 6th and Norway ranks 7th of 47 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 42.5% 68.0% 25.5% Norway
2010s 35.8% 62.9% 27.2% Norway
2020s 54.2% 66.3% 12.1% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher trust in government, Mexico or Norway?
Mexico, at 59.5% against 58.0% in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in trust in government between Mexico and Norway?
1.5%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Norway?
7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Mexico and Norway rank globally for trust in government?
Mexico ranks 6th and Norway ranks 7th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Trust in government. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Trust in government
Unit
%
Source
OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
47 places, 326 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed

Percentage of respondents replying "yes" to the question "In this country, do you have confidence in national government, or not?"