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Election and Democracy> Lithuania Voter turnout in the national election 47.8% (2020) [35/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.92 (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 66.4% (2019) [16/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 90.4% (2019) [19/21countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 41.5% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 59.2% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 93.4% (2019) [18/21countries] % 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 34.4% (2020) [5/20countries] % 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 7.0% (2020) [17/20countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 23.3% (2013) [24/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 4.53 (2014) [22/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 4.27 (2014) [25/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.59 (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 44.8% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 47.5% (2019) [14/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.69 (2014) [3/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 5.82 (2014) [20/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 6.15 (2014) [6/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 5.41 (2014) [7/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 6.26 (2014) [8/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 4.96 (2014) [14/26countries] 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 4.62 (2014) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 4.01 (2014) [23/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.74 (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 90.5% (2019) [12/21countries] Parliament> Lithuania Inhabitants per parliamentarian 20,794 (As of August 2021) [33/38countries] % of women in parliament 29.29% (As of December 31, 2023) [27/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 29.08% (As of December 31, 2023) [8/38countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 38.6% (2018) [19/24countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 3.13 (2020) [19/20countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 6.3% (2016) [24/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 6.1% (2014) [26/26countries] Politician> Lithuania Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 42.9% (As of 1 January 2023) [14/38countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 30.7% (2019) [20/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 10.2% (2019) [1/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 59.0% (2019) [3/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 47.60 (2022) [36/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 6.8% (2014) [26/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 73.8% (2014) [6/26countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 77.7% (2016) [3/25countries] Political party and organization> Lithuania % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 34.5% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 39.4% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 5.5% (2014) [16/26countries] % 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 11.2% (2016) [15/25countries] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely 87.1% (2019) [17/21countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.31 (2014) [5/26countries] Political awareness> Lithuania Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 2.87 (2016) [14/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 51.3% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 10.9% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 56.7% (2014) [6/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 17.6% (2014) [16/26countries] Average of political position 5.32 (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 43.7% (2014) [18/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 38.4% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 31.5% (2019) [8/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 8.8% (2019) [1/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 59.7% (2019) [16/21countries] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day 23.1% (2014) [12/18countries] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper 28.7% (2014) [8/18countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 79.6% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 2.7% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who watch political news on television every day 60.9% (2014) [3/18countries] % of those who never watch political news on television 6.9% (2014) [11/18countries] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day 30.5% (2014) [5/18countries] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio 35.9% (2014) [8/18countries] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day 26.4% (2014) [7/17countries] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information 47.5% (2014) [7/17countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 7.1% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 28.3% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 48.3% (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 47.5% (2016) [15/25countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 67.0% (2017) [2/21countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 8.5% (2016) [7/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 67.7% (2014) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.39 (2014) [14/26countries] 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 5.24 (2014) [24/26countries] Political action> Lithuania % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 12.9% (2014) [26/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 10.3% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 31.8% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 26.5% (2014) [22/26countries] 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 3.55 (2014) [26/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 2.0% (2017) [17/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 90.8% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 19.1% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 84.2% (2016) [17/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 20.6% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 81.9% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 58.0% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 32.5% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 66.8% (2016) [14/25countries] Public officials> Lithuania Employment in general government as % of total employment 22.47% (2021) [7/34countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 8.8% (2016) [25/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 26.8% (2014) [23/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 9.6% (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 70.8% (2016) [2/25countries] % 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 60.9% (2016) [24/25countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 32.9% (2017) [21/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 9.5% (2017) [5/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 26.2% (2017) [6/21countries] Public finance> Lithuania General government expenditures as % of GDP 37.9% (2023) [29/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -0.1% (2023) [13/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 35.6% (2023) [34/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 89.0% (2016) [2/25countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 2.1% (2022) [8/32countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.2% (2022) [26/32countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 4.2% (2022) [26/32countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.6% (2022) [18/32countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.6% (2022) [10/32countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 5.2% (2022) [27/32countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.2% (2022) [13/32countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 4.9% (2022) [18/32countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 13.5% (2022) [21/32countries] Tax> Lithuania General government revenues as % of GDP 37.1% (2023) [25/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 21.0% (2022) [13/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 15.00% (2024) [34/36countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 9.6% (2021) [24/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 10.2% (2021) [19/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.3% (2021) [36/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 12.0% (2021) [13/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 16.0% (2019) [15/20countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 63.9% (2019) [1/20countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 73.6% (2019) [12/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.11 (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 79.3% (2016) [8/25countries] % 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 50.5% (2016) [13/25countries] Social security> Lithuania % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 21.7% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 54.9% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 82.1% (2016) [5/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 92.9% (2016) [20/25countries] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old 8.4% (2016) [14/15countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 29.1% (2017) [21/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 6.0% (2017) [11/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 51.5% (2017) [1/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 26.1% (2012) [21/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 62.4% (2012) [16/31countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 100 (2017) [1/32countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 2.8% (2012) [29/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 15.8% (2012) [27/31countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 47.3% (2012) [2/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 57.9% (2012) [10/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 3.9% (2012) [24/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 38.1% (2012) [20/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 3.6% (2012) [8/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 44.4% (2012) [20/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 52.0% (2012) [11/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 50.6% (2012) [7/31countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 14.8% (2020) [2/20countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 30.0% (2009) [2/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 71.0% (2016) [21/25countries] 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 5.61 (2014) [10/26countries] Law and Justice> Lithuania % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 73.7% (2016) [15/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 61.1% (2016) [6/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.07 (2014) [17/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 5.22 (2017) [15/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 54.9% (2018) [22/24countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 92.9% (2019) [20/21countries]