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Afghanistan\nAlbania\nAlgeria\nAmerican Samoa\nAndorra\nAngola\nAnguilla\nAntigua and Barbuda\nArgentina\nArmenia\nAruba\nAustralia\nAustria\nAzerbaijan\nBahamas\nBahrain\nBangladesh\nBarbados\nBelarus\nBelgium\nBelize\nBenin\nBermuda\nBhutan\nBolivia\nBosnia and Herzegovina\nBotswana\nBrazil\nBritish Virgin Islands\nBrunei Darussalam\nBulgaria\nBurkina Faso\nBurundi\nCambodia\nCameroon\nCanada\nCape Verde\nCayman Islands\nCentral African Republic\nChad\nChannel Islands\nChile\nChina\nColombia\nComoros\nDemocratic Republic of Congo\nRepublic of Congo\nCook Islands\nCosta Rica\nCote dIvoire\nCroatia\nCuba\nCuracao\nCyprus\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nDjibouti\nDominica\nDominican Republic\nEcuador\nEgypt\nEl Salvador\nEquatorial Guinea\nEritrea\nEstonia\nEswatini\nEthiopia\nFaeroe Islands\nFalkland Islands (Malvinas)\nFiji\nFinland\nFrance\nFrench Guiana\nFrench Polynesia\nGabon\nGambia\nGeorgia\nGermany\nGhana\nGibraltar\nGreece\nGreenland\nGrenada\nGuadeloupe\nGuam\nGuatemala\nGuernsey\nGuinea\nGuinea-Bissau\nGuyana\nHaiti\nHoly See (Vatican City)\nHonduras\nHong Kong, China\nHungary\nIceland\nIndia\nIndonesia\nIran\nIraq\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJamaica\nJapan\nJersey\nJordan\nKazakhstan\nKenya\nKiribati\nNorth Korea\nRepublic of Korea\nKosovo\nKuwait\nKyrgyzstan\nLaos\nLatvia\nLebanon\nLesotho\nLiberia\nLibya\nLiechtenstein\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMacao, China\nNorth Macedonia\nMadagascar\nMalawi\nMalaysia\nMaldives\nMali\nMalta\nMan, Isle of\nMarshall Islands\nMartinique\nMauritania\nMauritius\nMayotte\nMexico\nMicronesia, Federated States of\nMoldova\nMonaco\nMongolia\nMontenegro\nMontserrat\nMorocco\nMozambique\nMyanmar (Burma)\nNamibia\nNauru\nNepal\nNetherlands\nNetherlands Antilles\nNew Caledonia\nNew Zealand\nNicaragua\nNiger\nNigeria\nNiue\nNorthern Mariana Islands\nNorway\nOman\nPakistan\nPalau\nPalestinian Territory\nPanama\nPapua New Guinea\nParaguay\nPeru\nPhilippines\nPitcairn\nPoland\nPortugal\nPuerto Rico\nQatar\nReunion\nRomania\nRussian Federation\nRwanda\nSt. Helena\nSt. Kitts and Nevis\nSt. Lucia\nSt. Martin (French part)\nSt. Pierre et Miquelon\nSt. Vincent and the Grenadines\nSamoa\nSan Marino\nSao Tome and Principe\nSaudi Arabia\nSenegal\nSerbia\nSeychelles\nSierra Leone\nSingapore\nSint Maarten (Dutch part)\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSolomon Islands\nSomalia\nSouth Africa\nSouth Sudan\nSpain\nSri Lanka\nSudan\nSuriname\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nSyrian Arab Republic\nTaiwan\nTajikistan\nTanzania\nThailand\nTimor-Leste\nTogo\nTokelau\nTonga\nTrinidad and Tobago\nTunisia\nTurkiye\nTurkmenistan\nTurks and Caicos Islands\nTuvalu\nUganda\nUkraine\nUnited Arab Emirates\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\nUruguay\nUzbekistan\nVanuatu\nVenezuela\nViet Nam\nVirgin Islands\nWallis and Futuna Islands\nWestern Sahara\nYemen\nZambia\nZimbabwe\n Choose a country to 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Polynesia\nGabon\nGambia\nGeorgia\nGermany\nGhana\nGibraltar\nGreece\nGreenland\nGrenada\nGuadeloupe\nGuam\nGuatemala\nGuernsey\nGuinea\nGuinea-Bissau\nGuyana\nHaiti\nHoly See (Vatican City)\nHonduras\nHong Kong, China\nHungary\nIceland\nIndia\nIndonesia\nIran\nIraq\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJamaica\nJapan\nJersey\nJordan\nKazakhstan\nKenya\nKiribati\nNorth Korea\nRepublic of Korea\nKosovo\nKuwait\nKyrgyzstan\nLaos\nLatvia\nLebanon\nLesotho\nLiberia\nLibya\nLiechtenstein\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMacao, China\nNorth Macedonia\nMadagascar\nMalawi\nMalaysia\nMaldives\nMali\nMalta\nMan, Isle of\nMarshall Islands\nMartinique\nMauritania\nMauritius\nMayotte\nMexico\nMicronesia, Federated States of\nMoldova\nMonaco\nMongolia\nMontenegro\nMontserrat\nMorocco\nMozambique\nMyanmar (Burma)\nNamibia\nNauru\nNepal\nNetherlands\nNetherlands Antilles\nNew Caledonia\nNew Zealand\nNicaragua\nNiger\nNigeria\nNiue\nNorthern Mariana Islands\nNorway\nOman\nPakistan\nPalau\nPalestinian Territory\nPanama\nPapua New Guinea\nParaguay\nPeru\nPhilippines\nPitcairn\nPoland\nPortugal\nPuerto Rico\nQatar\nReunion\nRomania\nRussian Federation\nRwanda\nSt. Helena\nSt. Kitts and Nevis\nSt. Lucia\nSt. Martin (French part)\nSt. Pierre et Miquelon\nSt. Vincent and the Grenadines\nSamoa\nSan Marino\nSao Tome and Principe\nSaudi Arabia\nSenegal\nSerbia\nSeychelles\nSierra Leone\nSingapore\nSint Maarten (Dutch part)\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSolomon Islands\nSomalia\nSouth Africa\nSouth Sudan\nSpain\nSri Lanka\nSudan\nSuriname\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nSyrian Arab Republic\nTaiwan\nTajikistan\nTanzania\nThailand\nTimor-Leste\nTogo\nTokelau\nTonga\nTrinidad and Tobago\nTunisia\nTurkiye\nTurkmenistan\nTurks and Caicos Islands\nTuvalu\nUganda\nUkraine\nUnited Arab Emirates\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\nUruguay\nUzbekistan\nVanuatu\nVenezuela\nViet Nam\nVirgin Islands\nWallis and Futuna Islands\nWestern Sahara\nYemen\nZambia\nZimbabwe\n

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Election and Democracy> Norway Voter turnout in the national election 77.2% (2021) [45/200countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 6.38 (2014) [4/34countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 82.4% (2014) [2/34countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 69.8% (2014) [11/34countries] % 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 18.0% (2020) [23/28countries] % 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 26.4% (2020) [1/28countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 89.2% (2013) [2/33countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 7.60 (2014) [1/34countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 7.64 (2014) [3/34countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 7.13 (2014) [2/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.48 (2014) [14/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.04 (2014) [18/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.59 (2014) [28/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.09 (2014) [29/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 5.91 (2014) [25/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 4.60 (2014) [26/34countries] 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 2.82 (2014) [34/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.05 (2014) [16/34countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.61 (2014) [13/34countries] Parliament> Norway Inhabitants per parliamentarian 30,769 (As of August 2021) [124/192countries] % of women in parliament 44.38% (As of December 31, 2023) [17/183countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 34.32% (As of December 31, 2023) [20/148countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 85.6% (2018) [4/47countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 6.67 (2020) [2/28countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 37.3% (2016) [5/35countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 16.2% (2014) [22/34countries] Politician> Norway Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 50.0% (As of 1 January 2023) [9/189countries] Average age of cabinet members 48.63 (2022) [36/41countries] % of those who trust politicians 39.6% (2014) [9/34countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 17.1% (2014) [34/34countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 10.8% (2016) [33/35countries] Political party and organization> Norway % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 47.3% (2014) [8/34countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 29.7% (2014) [33/34countries] % of those who belong to a political party 16.3% (2014) [6/34countries] % 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 17.1% (2016) [7/35countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.20 (2014) [16/34countries] Political awareness> Norway Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.42 (2016) [4/34countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 66.0% (2014) [2/34countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 13.1% (2014) [18/34countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 35.6% (2014) [31/34countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 23.1% (2014) [9/34countries] Average of political position 5.35 (2014) [11/34countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 70.8% (2014) [1/34countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 57.3% (2014) [3/34countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 77.1% (2014) [9/34countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 2.4% (2014) [30/34countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 18.5% (2014) [6/34countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 44.8% (2014) [4/34countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 13.9% (2014) [31/34countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 63.4% (2016) [8/35countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 5.5% (2016) [31/35countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 35.5% (2014) [32/34countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.64 (2014) [11/34countries] 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 5.62 (2014) [16/34countries] Political action> Norway % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 30.9% (2014) [18/34countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 23.7% (2014) [9/34countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 51.4% (2014) [5/34countries] % of those who have signed a petition 59.5% (2014) [12/34countries] 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 4.55 (2014) [18/34countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 40.2% (2014) [3/34countries] % of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 78.4% (1996) [5/23countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 96.6% (2016) [2/35countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 25.7% (2014) [13/34countries] % of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 58.1% (1996) [7/23countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 93.9% (2016) [2/35countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 59.2% (2016) [19/35countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 20.9% (2014) [16/34countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 77.1% (2016) [8/35countries] Public officials> Norway Employment in general government as % of total employment 30.92% (2021) [1/36countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 47.6% (2016) [4/35countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 82.2% (2014) [2/33countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 63.0% (2014) [5/34countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 11.5% (2016) [33/35countries] % 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 88.8% (2016) [9/35countries] Public finance> Norway General government expenditures as % of GDP 45.0% (2023) [33/190countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP 9.7% (2023) [2/181countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 41.8% (2023) [130/188countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 58.5% (2016) [21/35countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 1.4% (2022) [16/35countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 0.9% (2022) [33/35countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 4.9% (2022) [22/35countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.8% (2022) [13/35countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.6% (2022) [13/35countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 6.7% (2022) [20/35countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.3% (2022) [10/35countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 3.9% (2022) [30/35countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 14.3% (2022) [19/35countries] Tax> Norway General government revenues as % of GDP 59.1% (2023) [7/190countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 25.0% (2022) [2/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 22.00% (2024) [68/130countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 20.8% (2021) [3/120countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 9.5% (2021) [22/113countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 1.3% (2021) [32/116countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 10.8% (2021) [53/120countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 13.4% (2019) [23/29countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 51.1% (2019) [13/29countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 80.3% (2019) [13/29countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.17 (2014) [14/34countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 92.2% (2016) [1/35countries] % 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 79.1% (2016) [1/35countries] Social security> Norway % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 87.3% (2013) [1/33countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 43.6% (2016) [34/35countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 99.3% (2016) [2/35countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 65.9% (2012) [4/41countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 71.6% (2012) [7/41countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 11.8% (2012) [31/41countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 55.8% (2012) [4/41countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 20.2% (2012) [10/41countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 65.8% (2012) [6/41countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 0.8% (2012) [41/41countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 33.1% (2012) [25/41countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 0.5% (2012) [41/41countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 53.3% (2012) [25/41countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 46.3% (2012) [16/41countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 59.2% (2012) [6/41countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 4.1% (2020) [24/28countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 7.0% (2009) [36/41countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 79.4% (2016) [23/35countries] 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 5.58 (2014) [17/34countries] Law and Justice> Norway % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 86.6% (2016) [3/35countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 46.1% (2016) [20/35countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) 36.4% (2000) [13/15countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.10 (2014) [21/34countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 94.0% (2018) [1/47countries]