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Election and Democracy> Chile Voter turnout in the national election 47.1% (2021) [27/33countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.44 (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 39.7% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 60.7% (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 5.22 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 5.04 (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.81 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.59 (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.51 (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 6.20 (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.13 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 6.39 (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 5.32 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that country�fs national elections 4.86 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 4.83 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 4.83 (2014) [2/2countries] Parliament> Chile Inhabitants per parliamentarian 86,649 (As of August 2021) [10/33countries] % of women in parliament 35.48% (As of December 31, 2023) [11/30countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 31.61% (As of December 31, 2023) [6/19countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 24.7% (2018) [2/2countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 10.3% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 13.4% (2014) [2/2countries] Politician> Chile Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 58.3% (As of 1 January 2023) [2/33countries] Average age of cabinet members 50.08 (2022) [4/4countries] % of those who trust politicians 19.2% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 65.9% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 84.2% (2016) [1/3countries] Political party and organization> Chile % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 29.9% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 41.3% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who belong to a political party 3.0% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government 11.0% (2016) [3/3countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.21 (2014) [2/2countries] Political awareness> Chile Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 1.96 (2016) [3/3countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 13.2% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 15.3% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 56.8% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 12.4% (2014) [2/2countries] Average of political position 4.87 (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 20.6% (2014) [2/2countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 26.6% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day 10.0% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper 62.6% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 42.4% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 28.4% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who watch political news on television every day 32.9% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who never watch political news on television 34.0% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day 12.3% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio 66.2% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day 9.9% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information 75.1% (2014) [1/1countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 10.9% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 15.7% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 44.4% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 30.6% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 7.8% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 48.9% (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 6.27 (2014) [1/2countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions 5.92 (2014) [2/2countries] Political action> Chile % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 30.4% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 14.1% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 32.7% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who have signed a petition 14.0% (2014) [2/2countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more 4.32 (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 13.0% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 71.6% (2016) [2/3countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 20.9% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 69.0% (2016) [2/3countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 61.0% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 11.5% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 71.7% (2016) [1/3countries] Public officials> Chile % of those who trust in civil servants 15.4% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 37.4% (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 17.6% (2014) [1/2countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 75.1% (2016) [1/3countries] % of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years 73.8% (2016) [1/3countries] Public finance> Chile General government expenditures as % of GDP 26.9% (2023) [16/32countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -1.8% (2023) [24/32countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 39.4% (2023) [28/32countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 67.7% (2016) [3/3countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 0.8% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.6% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 2.7% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.2% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.9% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 5.5% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 0.4% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 4.2% (2022) [1/1countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 8.6% (2022) [1/1countries] Tax> Chile General government revenues as % of GDP 24.7% (2023) [17/32countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 19.0% (2022) [1/4countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 27.00% (2024) [11/21countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 8.5% (2021) [3/25countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 1.2% (2021) [24/25countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 1.1% (2021) [8/25countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.8% (2021) [10/25countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 20.9% (2019) [3/3countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 53.6% (2019) [1/3countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 69.9% (2019) [1/3countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 5.97 (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 52.2% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society 28.6% (2016) [3/3countries] Social security> Chile % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 90.0% (2016) [1/3countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 96.6% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 29.5% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 54.6% (2012) [1/4countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 100 (2017) [1/31countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 55.5% (2012) [2/4countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 37.2% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 3.4% (2012) [2/4countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 36.0% (2012) [2/4countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 12.2% (2012) [4/4countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 51.4% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 14.1% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 40.6% (2012) [4/4countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 45.3% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 25.7% (2012) [1/4countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 13.2% (2009) [3/3countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 90.7% (2016) [3/3countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves 6.18 (2014) [2/2countries] Law and Justice> Chile % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 56.3% (2016) [3/3countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 37.5% (2016) [1/3countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.27 (2014) [2/2countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 26.5% (2018) [2/2countries]