Social trust is the invisible glue that keeps a community working smoothly. It represents the faith we have that our neighbors and strangers will act fairly and follow the same rules. When people trust each other, businesses grow faster and governments can solve problems more easily.
However, this feeling of security is not shared equally around the globe. In some places, high levels of corruption or historical conflict make people very wary of anyone outside their own family. In others, a strong history of equality and fair laws creates a culture where almost everyone feels safe.
The latest findings from Integrated Value Surveys (IVS) reveal insights about how trusting people are of others. In this gallery, we explore the countries and territories where trust flourishes, and where it has struggled to take root over the decades. Click to get started.