Global Study Finds Public Trust in Science Remains Strong

A survey of 72,000 people across 68 countries reveals moderate to high confidence in scientists, with regional and demographic variations.

The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, shows an average trust score of 3.62 out of 5, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels of confidence in scientists.
Regions like Egypt and India report the highest trust levels, while Albania and Kazakhstan rank the lowest on the scale.
Demographic analysis reveals higher trust among women, older individuals, urban residents, and those with liberal or left-leaning political views.
Religious individuals, particularly Muslims, show strong alignment with science, while conservative and right-leaning groups express comparatively lower trust.
Researchers acknowledge limitations in the study, including potential biases from online surveys and linguistic differences in interpreting terms like 'science' and 'scientist.'