Oecd average trust in governments in South Africa
South Africa: Oecd average trust in governments was 47.5 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
47.5
Change on year
down 1.0%
Rank
17th
of 47 groups
All-time high
63
in 2007
All-time low
47.5
in 2024
Years of data
7
2007–2024
Oecd average trust in governments in South Africa, 2007–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oecd average trust in governments in South Africa is 47.5, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oecd average trust in governments in South Africa peaked at 63 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 47.5, in 2024.
That places South Africa 17th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63 | 63 | 63 | 1 |
| 2010s | 51.08 | 48 | 52.33 | 4 |
| 2020s | 47.75 | 47.5 | 48 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is oecd average trust in governments in South Africa?
- Oecd average trust in governments in South Africa was 47.5 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oecd average trust in governments recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 63 in 2007.
- What is the lowest oecd average trust in governments recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.5 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for oecd average trust in governments?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is oecd average trust in governments rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oecd average trust in governments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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