Trust in government in Greece
Greece: Trust in government was 29.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
29.5%
Change on year
down 16.5%
World rank
41st
of 47 countries
All-time high
43.5%
in 2007
All-time low
15.0%
in 2013
Years of data
7
2007–2024
Trust in government in Greece, 2007–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, trust in government in Greece stood at 29.5%.
The figure is down 16.5% on the previous year and up 96.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Greece peaked at 43.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 15.0%, in 2013.
That places Greece 41st out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Trust in government in Greece, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 43.5% | — |
| 2010 | 28.0% | -35.6% |
| 2013 | 15.0% | -46.4% |
| 2016 | 25.3% | +68.9% |
| 2019 | 23.3% | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 35.3% | +51.4% |
| 2024 | 29.5% | -16.5% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 29.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.8%, 69% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Greece's 29.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42.8%, 69% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.5% | 43.5% | 43.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.9% | 15.0% | 28.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 32.4% | 29.5% | 35.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Greece?
- Trust in government in Greece was 29.5% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 43.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.0% in 2013.
- How does Greece rank for trust in government?
- Greece ranks 41st out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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?"