Trust in government in Norway
Norway: Trust in government was 58.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Trust in government in Norway, 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 Norway is 58.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Norway peaked at 74.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 54.0%, in 2010.
Norway ranks 7th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Trust in government in Norway, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 68.0% | — |
| 2010 | 54.0% | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 66.0% | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 65.0% | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 66.7% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 74.7% | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 58.0% | -22.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 58.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.8%, 1.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Norway's 58.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42.8%, 1.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.0% | 68.0% | 68.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 62.9% | 54.0% | 66.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 66.3% | 58.0% | 74.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Norway?
- Trust in government in Norway was 58.0% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 74.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.0% in 2010.
- How does Norway rank for trust in government?
- Norway ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Norway 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?"