Norway

Norway scores 84.5 (Exceptional) on the Trust Gap Structural Index and 72.0 (Strong) on the Relational Index, producing a Trust Gap of +12.5 points. The country is classified in the Stable Democracy quadrant of the Trust Gap framework. Stable Democracy The Structural score of 84.5 reflects governance effectiveness, political stability, rule of law, and economic mobility. The Relational score of 72.0 reflects citizen trust in government, social cohesion, media health, and civic participation. The positive Trust Gap of +12.5 points indicates institutional performance materially exceeds the level of public trust — a pattern associated with democratic disengagement risk.