10 Countries with the Most Trust in Government
The citizens of these countries have the highest trust of their governments.
Public trust in government plays a vital role in maintaining social stability, supporting economic development, and fostering cooperation between citizens and institutions. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025, one of the world's most respected surveys on trust, reveals that several countries continue to enjoy exceptionally high levels of confidence in their governments.
Leading the ranking is Saudi Arabia with an impressive trust score of 87. The kingdom has consistently ranked among the world's most trusted governments, reflecting public confidence in its economic transformation initiatives, infrastructure development, and long-term national planning.
In second place is China with a score of 83. China has maintained high levels of institutional trust for several years, supported by strong perceptions of government effectiveness and economic management.
Close behind is the United Arab Emirates, which achieved a score of 82. The UAE's reputation for innovation, efficient public services, and ambitious development projects has contributed to strong public confidence in government institutions.
India ranks fourth with a score of 79. As the world's most populous democracy, India continues to demonstrate relatively high trust levels, reflecting optimism about economic growth, digital transformation, and national development programs.
Fifth place belongs to Singapore with a trust score of 77. Singapore has long been recognized for its effective governance, transparency, and high-quality public services, factors that continue to strengthen citizens' trust.
Among Southeast Asian nations, Indonesia stands out with a score of 75, placing sixth globally. Indonesia's strong performance highlights public confidence in government institutions and the country's continued economic progress.
Other countries in the top ten include Malaysia with 67 points and Thailand with 63 points. Their rankings demonstrate that trust remains relatively strong across much of Southeast Asia compared with many other regions.
Rounding out the top ten are the Netherlands with a score of 58 and Sweden with 54. Although their scores are lower than those of the leading Asian and Middle Eastern nations, both countries continue to rank among the world's most trusted governments.
The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 highlights significant differences in public confidence across regions. Notably, Asian and Middle Eastern countries dominate the top positions, suggesting that perceptions of government effectiveness, economic performance, and public service delivery remain key drivers of trust in today's increasingly complex global environment.