India Drops to Third Position in Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 Rankings

The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025, an annual report by the global communications firm Edelman, provided important insights into public trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs.

The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025, an annual survey by global communications firm Edelman, provided important insights into public trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs. This year, India dropped one position to third place globally in terms of overall trust, although its score remained the same. The report, released ahead of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, highlighted significant variations in trust across different income groups and countries.

Key Highlights of the Edelman Trust Barometer 2025

India’s Position in Trust Rankings
India ranked third globally for trust in institutions (government, businesses, media, and NGOs), with the top three countries being:

China
Indonesia
India

India lost its second-place position to Indonesia, which saw an increase in its score, while India’s score remained stable.
India ranked 13th in trust for companies based in India, with Canada, Japan, and Germany leading this category.

Trust Gap Between Income Groups in India
The survey pointed to a significant trust gap between high-income and low-income groups in India:

Among the high-income group, India ranks 4th globally, following Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and China.
Conversely, the low-income group places India in third position globally, behind China and Indonesia, showing lower trust in Indian institutions.

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