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Election and Democracy> Austria Voter turnout in the national election 75.6% (2019) [12/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.58 (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 54.5% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 69.4% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech 26.0% (2020) [11/20countries] % of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech 15.1% (2020) [10/20countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 6.36 (2014) [8/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 6.98 (2014) [7/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.47 (2014) [16/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.07 (2014) [21/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 5.81 (2014) [21/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.95 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 5.63 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 6.24 (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 5.11 (2014) [11/26countries] 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 4.08 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.15 (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.37 (2014) [21/26countries] Parliament> Austria Inhabitants per parliamentarian 35,570 (As of August 2021) [26/38countries] % of women in parliament 40.98% (As of December 31, 2023) [11/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 27.87% (As of December 31, 2023) [14/38countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 70.5% (2018) [6/24countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 4.91 (2020) [9/20countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 19.0% (2014) [9/26countries] Politician> Austria Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 25.0% (As of 1 January 2023) [28/38countries] Average age of cabinet members 51.00 (2022) [24/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 31.5% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 52.4% (2014) [12/26countries] Political party and organization> Austria % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 29.6% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 48.6% (2014) [12/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 11.8% (2014) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.16 (2014) [12/26countries] Political awareness> Austria % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 61.7% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 12.4% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 56.6% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 9.0% (2014) [24/26countries] Average of political position 4.87 (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 47.9% (2014) [16/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 45.1% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 64.0% (2014) [20/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 3.1% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 14.2% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 30.2% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 29.9% (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 54.2% (2017) [5/21countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 57.3% (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.01 (2014) [20/26countries] 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 5.27 (2014) [23/26countries] Political action> Austria % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 32.8% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 26.5% (2014) [5/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 57.7% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 62.6% (2014) [9/26countries] 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 4.82 (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 4.8% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 87.2% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 26.3% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 20.8% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 8.1% (2014) [22/26countries] Public officials> Austria Employment in general government as % of total employment 16.95% (2021) [19/34countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 75.5% (2014) [6/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 33.5% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 42.7% (2017) [18/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 4.1% (2017) [14/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 24.9% (2017) [7/21countries] Public finance> Austria General government expenditures as % of GDP 51.6% (2023) [5/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -1.6% (2023) [18/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 75.5% (2023) [12/38countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 0.6% (2022) [29/32countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.3% (2022) [24/32countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 9.2% (2022) [3/32countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.5% (2022) [23/32countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.3% (2022) [28/32countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 9.3% (2022) [2/32countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.2% (2022) [13/32countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 4.8% (2022) [20/32countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 20.6% (2022) [4/32countries] Tax> Austria General government revenues as % of GDP 49.1% (2023) [6/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 20.0% (2022) [19/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 23.00% (2024) [20/36countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 12.8% (2021) [15/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 15.3% (2021) [3/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.6% (2021) [31/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.6% (2021) [19/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 16.6% (2019) [14/20countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 55.3% (2019) [6/20countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 84.8% (2019) [2/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 5.65 (2014) [26/26countries] Social security> Austria % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 51.1% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 57.7% (2017) [17/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 8.3% (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 15.7% (2017) [8/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 29.6% (2012) [18/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 70.9% (2012) [8/31countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 100 (2017) [1/32countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 3.4% (2012) [28/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 9.1% (2012) [29/31countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 33.5% (2012) [4/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 67.5% (2012) [4/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 2.1% (2012) [29/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 28.1% (2012) [26/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 1.7% (2012) [21/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 38.4% (2012) [26/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 59.9% (2012) [5/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 28.5% (2012) [13/31countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 5.4% (2020) [11/20countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 14.3% (2009) [13/30countries] 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 5.76 (2014) [9/26countries] Law and Justice> Austria % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) 40.7% (2000) [6/11countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 5.71 (2014) [26/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 6.61 (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 83.9% (2018) [5/24countries]