Trust in institutions and authorities regarding handling of COVID-19 in Sweden 2020

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Jul 4, 2024
How much trust does the Swedish population have in institutions and authorities regarding their handling of the coronavirus in Sweden? According to a survey from March 2020, the Swedish health score highest in confidence. Over a quarter of respondents stated to have much trust in this institution. By contrast, 11 percent of individuals said to have much trust in the Swedish government.

The first case of COVID-19 in Sweden was confirmed on January 31, 2020. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

How much trust do you have in the following institutions and authorities regarding their handling of the coronavirus in Sweden?

Characteristic5 - Much trust4321 - Very low
School 8% 21% 32% 16% 7%
Government 11% 21% 27% 18% 19%
Ministry for Foreign Affairs 13% 24% 26% 15% 11%
Employer* 15% 18% 21% 5% 5%
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) 17% 27% 24% 10% 12%
Public Health Agency of Sweden 19% 29% 23% 13% 11%
Health care 26% 33% 27% 7% 6%
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Release date

March 2020

Region

Sweden

Survey time period

March 3-10, 2020

Number of respondents

1,001 respondents

Age group

18-79 years

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

* If you have one, otherwise indicate 'do not know'.

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Om du tänker på hur Corona viruset (covid-19) hanterats så här långt i Sverige. Vilket förtroende har du för följande institutioner och myndigheter vad gäller deras hantering av viruset i Sverige?/ If you think about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been handled so far in Sweden. How much trust do you have in the following institutions and authorities regarding their handling of the virus in Sweden".

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