The Wellcome Global Monitor is the world’s largest study into how people think and feel about science.
The Wellcome Global Monitor is the world’s largest study into how people think and feel about science, covering more than 140,000 people across 140 countries. It has been running since 2018 and is now in its third edition: 2018, 2020, 2026.
From 2026, the Wellcome Global Monitor is focused on public trust in science. It provides a unique evidence base for understanding:
The first ever qualitative set of findings will be published in autumn 2027, exploring the experiences and perspectives behind the quantitative findings. Between 2026 and 2032, new editions will be published each year, alternating between qualitative and quantitative evidence.
Trust in science has declined globally, but the decline is far from uniform. Understanding where trust is under pressure, and why, matters because trust affects how people engage with and benefit from science.
This uniquely rich, globally comparable dataset is free to explore and analyse. Access the full data, explore our dashboards and download factsheets
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The world’s largest study into how people around the world think and feel about science and major health challenges.
