Trust in government in Italy
Italy: Trust in government was 40.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Trust in government in Italy, 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 Italy is 40.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Italy peaked at 40.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22.0%, in 2019.
Italy ranks 31st of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Trust in government in Italy, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 27.0% | — |
| 2010 | 36.3% | +34.6% |
| 2013 | 23.0% | -36.7% |
| 2016 | 27.0% | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 22.0% | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 37.7% | +71.2% |
| 2024 | 40.0% | +6.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 40.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.8%, 94% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Italy's 40.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42.8%, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 27.1% | 22.0% | 36.3% | 4 |
| 2020s | 38.8% | 37.7% | 40.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Italy?
- Trust in government in Italy was 40.0% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 40.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.0% in 2019.
- How does Italy rank for trust in government?
- Italy ranks 31st out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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?"