Which Institutions People Trust in the UK, Germany, and US

Low Trust, High Stakes: Which Institutions People Trust in the UK, Germany, and US
graph by Tristan Gaudiaut; slow reveal by Jenna Laib

Type of Graph: bar graph

Purpose

This slow reveal is designed to support analysis and discussion of both the data and the design choices. The questions in the slide deck invite learners to examine trends, relationships, and possible interpretations. This graph invites students to examine relationships, estimate values, and discuss implications for this data.

About This Graph

This visualization is not provided for reuse or redistribution. Readers and educators are encouraged to view the original visualization in its published context.

Original Visualization:
Gaudiaut, Tristan. “Chart: Low Trust, High Stakes: Governments & Big Tech.” Statista: February 11, 2026. Accessed at: https://www.statista.com/chart/35819/comparison-public-trust-level-in-institutions-and-organizations/

Data Source:
Statista Consumer Insights
Accessed at: https://www.statista.com/global-consumer-survey/tool/72/pls_usa_202600?missing=0&tgeditor=0&token=0&index=0&absolute=1&population=1&rows%5B0%5D=trust_organizations&columns%5B0%5D=v0004_demo_month 

In The Classroom

There are many different mathematical connections that can be made to this data and data visualization.

Potential Math Content: bar graph, estimating values, comparing values, percentages, data collection methodology

Potential Content Connections: technology, health, finance, international

Sustainable Development Goal(s):
#9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure