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Election and Democracy> Turkiye Voter turnout in the national election 87.1% (2023) [4/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 6.55 (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 81.1% (2019) [3/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 95.6% (2019) [10/21countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 49.4% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 53.2% (2014) [24/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 92.5% (2019) [20/21countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 56.7% (2013) [14/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 4.93 (2014) [18/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 4.40 (2014) [24/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.34 (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 37.3% (2019) [11/21countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 69.1% (2019) [6/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.59 (2014) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.37 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 6.30 (2014) [2/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 5.38 (2014) [8/26countries] 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 5.19 (2014) [10/26countries] 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 5.07 (2014) [2/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.96 (2014) [2/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.66 (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 87.3% (2019) [15/21countries] Parliament> Turkiye Inhabitants per parliamentarian 130,452 (As of August 2021) [6/38countries] % of women in parliament 19.87% (As of December 31, 2023) [35/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 10.67% (As of December 31, 2023) [35/38countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 62.7% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 22.2% (2016) [10/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 22.6% (2014) [6/26countries] Politician> Turkiye Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 5.9% (As of 1 January 2023) [38/38countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 68.6% (2019) [2/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 7.6% (2019) [3/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 23.9% (2019) [20/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 56.05 (2022) [7/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 34.9% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 49.9% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 64.3% (2016) [8/25countries] Political party and organization> Turkiye % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 34.4% (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 40.3% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 11.2% (2014) [6/26countries] % 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 9.3% (2016) [19/25countries] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely 89.8% (2019) [16/21countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 5.27 (2014) [1/26countries] Political awareness> Turkiye Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 2.67 (2016) [18/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 29.6% (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 13.4% (2014) [12/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 39.1% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 30.7% (2014) [2/26countries] Average of political position 5.86 (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 35.0% (2014) [24/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 34.8% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 56.1% (2019) [1/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 6.6% (2019) [2/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 37.3% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day 19.1% (2014) [14/18countries] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper 37.5% (2014) [4/18countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 71.6% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 4.1% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who watch political news on television every day 61.7% (2014) [2/18countries] % of those who never watch political news on television 6.7% (2014) [12/18countries] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day 12.5% (2014) [16/18countries] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio 59.1% (2014) [4/18countries] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day 21.3% (2014) [10/17countries] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information 52.7% (2014) [6/17countries] % 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 27.5% (2014) [20/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 27.3% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 46.0% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 7.0% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 37.2% (2014) [23/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.82 (2014) [6/26countries] 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 5.87 (2014) [4/26countries] Political action> Turkiye % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 36.8% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 5.3% (2014) [24/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 6.5% (2014) [26/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 13.4% (2014) [25/26countries] 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 5.73 (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 10.2% (2014) [24/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 61.5% (2016) [25/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 9.5% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 54.9% (2016) [25/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 57.9% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 8.7% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 53.9% (2016) [23/25countries] Public officials> Turkiye Employment in general government as % of total employment 13.45% (2021) [29/34countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 23.7% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 52.7% (2014) [17/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 24.8% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 60.1% (2016) [3/25countries] % 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 66.5% (2016) [21/25countries] Public finance> Turkiye General government expenditures as % of GDP 33.9% (2023) [32/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -3.7% (2023) [33/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 28.9% (2023) [36/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 54.7% (2016) [16/25countries] Tax> Turkiye General government revenues as % of GDP 28.4% (2023) [33/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 18.0% (2022) [26/36countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 5.5% (2021) [36/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 6.5% (2021) [27/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 1.0% (2021) [27/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 9.6% (2021) [27/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.56 (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 57.9% (2016) [22/25countries] % 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 47.7% (2016) [17/25countries] Social security> Turkiye % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 62.6% (2013) [10/26countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 81.6% (2016) [6/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 90.8% (2016) [22/25countries] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old 49.3% (2016) [2/15countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 49.5% (2012) [8/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 66.5% (2012) [11/31countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 67 (2017) [28/32countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 45.9% (2012) [9/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 33.7% (2012) [14/31countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 11.6% (2012) [15/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 49.8% (2012) [13/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 17.8% (2012) [2/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 32.4% (2012) [23/31countries] % 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 63.7% (2012) [8/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 34.6% (2012) [23/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 21.2% (2012) [18/31countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 16.1% (2009) [11/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 86.0% (2016) [7/25countries] 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 6.35 (2014) [1/26countries] Law and Justice> Turkiye % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 65.0% (2016) [22/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 48.6% (2016) [17/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.41 (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 57.2% (2018) [20/24countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 96.2% (2019) [15/21countries]