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In Pics | Countries with the highest and lowest trust in Government: See where India ranksHere's a look at the countries with the highest and lowest trust people have towards governments worldwide, as per a new Edelman Trust Barometer report.
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Countries with the Highest and Lowest Trust in Government.

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Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia tops the list in government approval with 87% points in public credibility. This figure reflects the level of high trust citizens have in the government and their policies.

China

Xi Jinping

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China ranks second for government credibility among the public in 2024, with 83% ratings.

India

Narendra Modi

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Continuing its positive trend, India's trust rating saw a 3% rise and positions the country in the third spot with a 79% score. This robust rating reflects the high confidence its citizens hold in the government.

Canada

Mark Carney

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Canada ranks fourth with 50% ratings, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.

Argentina

Javier Milei

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Out of the 38 countries included in the survey, Argentina recorded the most significant rise in government trust, climbing 21 percentage points to 42 per cent since 2023.

United States

Donald Trump.

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With a modest 1% increase, the United States currently occupies the sixth spot, reflecting a 41% confidence rating among the public.

United Kingdom

King Charles.

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United Kingdom saw a surge of 7% and has 37% ratings in the survey, illustrating the deep trust and faith its citizens have in the current government.

Germany

Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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Germany is placed at the bottom of 35 % points. This is a drop of 7 percentage points since the same time one year ago.