Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden
Sweden: Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree was 5.5 Rating (0-10) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
5.5 Rating (0-10)
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
22nd
of 39 countries
All-time high
6.8 Rating (0-10)
in 2013
All-time low
5.4 Rating (0-10)
in 2018
Years of data
7
2013–2025
Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden, 2013–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rating (0-10).
Analysis
The most recent figure for trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden is 5.5 Rating (0-10), measured in 2025.
The figure is down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden peaked at 6.8 Rating (0-10) in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.4 Rating (0-10), in 2018.
That places Sweden 22nd out of 39 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Rating (0-10) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6.8 Rating (0-10) | — |
| 2018 | 5.4 Rating (0-10) | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 5.9 Rating (0-10) | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 5.7 Rating (0-10) | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 5.6 Rating (0-10) | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 5.5 Rating (0-10) | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 5.5 Rating (0-10) | +0.0% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 5.5 Rating (0-10) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.6 Rating (0-10), 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 5.5 Rating (0-10) is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.6 Rating (0-10), 98% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.1 Rating (0-10) | 5.4 Rating (0-10) | 6.8 Rating (0-10) | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.64 Rating (0-10) | 5.5 Rating (0-10) | 5.9 Rating (0-10) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More economy & growth data for Sweden
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 757.39 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 19.15 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -37.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0286 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,807 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden?
- Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree in Sweden was 5.5 Rating (0-10) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8 Rating (0-10) in 2013.
- What is the lowest trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 Rating (0-10) in 2018.
- How does Sweden rank for trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree?
- Sweden ranks 22nd out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Trust in others by income quintile, household composition and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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