New Zealand vs Sweden: Oecd average trust in governments
New Zealand
50.5
in 2024
Sweden
52
in 2024
New Zealand rank
13th
Sweden rank
10th
Oecd average trust in governments over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 52 against 50.5 in New Zealand, a difference of 1.5.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th of 47 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 | 50 | 11 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 59.92 | 55.58 | 4.33 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 54.75 | 59.17 | 4.42 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher oecd average trust in governments, New Zealand or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 52 against 50.5 in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in oecd average trust in governments between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 1.5, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sweden?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Sweden rank globally for oecd average trust in governments?
- New Zealand ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th 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.