Trust in media sources worldwide 2020

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Amy Watson,
Jun 21, 2022
Data on the level of trust in selected media sources worldwide as of November 2020 showed that 53 percent of respondents stated that they trusted traditional media to provide general news and information, compared to just 35 percent who considered social media trustworthy.

Level of trust in selected media sources worldwide as of November 2020

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Release date

January 2021

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

October 19 to November 18, 2020

Number of respondents

31,050 total*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

across 28 markets worldwide

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Question (asked of half of the sample): When looking for general news and information, how much would you trust each type of source for general news and information?

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