What is Edelman Trust Barometer ?
Edelman Trust Barometer is an annual global survey of public trust in institutions.
It provides valuable insights into public perceptions and attitudes towards various sectors and issues.
Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 revealed significant regional variations in trust levels, including:
Western democracies:
These countries generally exhibited lower trust levels across all institutions.
With a notable decline in trust in government and media.
Emerging economies:
In contrast, some emerging economies showed higher levels of trust in business.
Particularly in regions like Asia and Latin America.
Developed economies:
These countries often demonstrated higher levels of trust in NGOs and civil society organizations.
Key factors contributing to these regional variations:
- Political and economic stability:
Countries with stable political systems and robust economies tend to have higher levels of trust in their institutions. - Social and economic inequality:
High levels of inequality and social injustice can erode public trust in governments and businesses. - Cultural and historical factors:
Cultural norms, historical events, and societal values can significantly influence public trust in different regions. - Media landscape:
The quality and independence of media can significantly impact public trust in information and institutions.
The UAE came in 16th place out of 89 countries after meeting several conditions, including economic conditions; including being among the top 100 countries in terms of GDP in any year from 2018 to 2022, based on World Bank data. pic.twitter.com/ZRawxMlXRv
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) January 20, 2025
Citizens Trust the UAE’s Government
The UAE ranked third globally on Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 for citizen trust in government.
This achievement affirms the UAE’s excellence in government efficiency indicators.
The report reflects the country’s positive performance in meeting the aspirations of its citizens and promoting sustainable development.
It highlights the strong relationship between society and government.
Enhancing transparency and citizen trust in economic and media sectors.
In the overall ranking, the UAE took the fourth position, scoring 72 points on the general index.
By this it is surpassing countries like Malaysia, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
China came in first position, followed by Indonesia and then India.
