Trust in government in Argentina
Argentina: Trust in government was 33.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Trust in government in Argentina, 2007–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trust in government in Argentina is 33.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Argentina peaked at 48.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 28.0%, in 2019.
Argentina ranks 36th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Trust in government in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 46.5% | — |
| 2010 | 30.3% | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 48.7% | +60.4% |
| 2016 | 40.3% | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 28.0% | -30.6% |
| 2022 | 34.7% | +23.8% |
| 2024 | 33.5% | -3.4% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 33.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.0%, 74% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 33.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 34.5%, 97% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.5% | 46.5% | 46.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 36.8% | 28.0% | 48.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 34.1% | 33.5% | 34.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Argentina?
- Trust in government in Argentina was 33.5% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 48.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.0% in 2019.
- How does Argentina rank for trust in government?
- Argentina ranks 36th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Trust in government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of respondents replying "yes" to the question "In this country, do you have confidence in national government, or not?"