Trust in government in Peru
Peru: Trust in government was 13.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Trust in government in Peru, 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 Peru is 13.5%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.3% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in government in Peru peaked at 26.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 13.5%, in 2024.
That places Peru 46th out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.5% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.4% | 17.7% | 26.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 18.2% | 13.5% | 23.0% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in government in Peru?
- Trust in government in Peru was 13.5% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trust in government recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 26.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest trust in government recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5% in 2024.
- How does Peru rank for trust in government?
- Peru ranks 46th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trust in government rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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?"