Sep 3, 2025
How Different Countries Trust Self-Driving Cars

Key takeaways
- Trust in self-driving cars is highest in emerging markets like India, Pakistan, Brazil, and China, where larger shares express at least "a lot" of trust.
- Advanced economies like the U.S. show higher skepticism, with 51% of respondents saying they would not trust self-driving cars at all
- Globally, nearly three-quarters of respondents express only limited or no trust, highlighting a major challenge for widespread adoption.