The credibility of Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) increased in March. In December last year, 61 percent of people trusted ERR. This March, 66 percent of people trusted ERR. 27 percent of people do not trust ERR. In December last year, 29 percent did not trust ERR.
Estonians trust ERR more. 75 percent of Estonians trust ERR. 48 percent of people of other nationalities trust ERR. In December last year, 71 percent of Estonians and 41 percent of people of other nationalities trusted ERR.
Age affects trust. Young people (15-24) and older people (75+) trust ERR more (76 percent). The age group 25-34 also trusts ERR a lot. In age groups 35-49 and 65-74, 62 percent trust ERR. In the age group 50-64, 65 percent trust ERR.
Trust varies by region. In Northern Estonia, 81 percent of people trust ERR. In Southern Estonia, 73 percent trust ERR, in Western Estonia 69 percent, and in Central Estonia 68 percent. In Tallinn, 59 percent trust ERR, and in Northeastern Estonia, 53 percent. However, trust increased in both regions.
Education and income affect trust. Generally, trust in ERR increases with higher education and income.
News portals are important for Estonian people. 54 percent of people consider online news portals an important source of information. TV channels are second (44 percent). Social media is third (38 percent). Radio is important for 28 percent of people. Other sources are less important.
The Government Office commissioned Emor to conduct a survey from March 16 to 23. The aim of the survey was to study people's opinions on societal topics. 1,637 people responded to the survey. The Government Office has been ordering such surveys since 2022.