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Election and Democracy Austria Voter turnout in the national election 75.6% (As of March 1, 2022) [12/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections 5.54 (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that the last national election was honest regarding the counting and reporting of the votes 67.7% (2014) [17/26countries] % 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 26.9% (2010) [10/25countries] % 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 11.2% (2010) [10/25countries] 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] Politician Austria Number of total seats in the Parliament 244 (2021) [18/38countries] Inhabitants per parliamentarian 35,570 (2021) [26/38countries] % of women in parliament 40 (2021) [9/37countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 28 (2021) [12/37countries] Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 57.1% (2021) [1/38countries] Average age of cabinet members 47.93 (2018) [30/35countries] % of those who trust politicians 31.5% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally 63.4% (2010) [12/25countries] % 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] Parliament Austria % of those who have confidence in parliament 70.5% (2018) [6/24countries] % 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] 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 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 young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 45.1% (2014) [13/26countries] % 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 [OECD survey] 58.0% (2011-2017) [7/27countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice [ISSP survey] 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 16.67% (2019) [17/33countries] % of central government employees aged 55 years or older 35.15% (2020) [5/36countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 75.5% (2014) [6/25countries] Evaluation of control of corruption 1.545 (2019) [15/38countries] % 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 55.6% (2021) [3/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -5.85% (2021) [23/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 83% (2021) [11/38countries] General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP 6.2% (2020) [10/30countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 0.6% (2020) [28/30countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.4% (2020) [23/30countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 9.8% (2020) [2/30countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.4% (2020) [26/30countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.3% (2020) [26/30countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 9.2% (2020) [4/30countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.2% (2020) [17/30countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 5.1% (2020) [18/30countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 22.9% (2020) [4/30countries] Tax Austria General government revenues as % of GDP 49.8% (2021) [5/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 20.0% (2021) [19/35countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 25.00% (2021) [14/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 12.5% (2019) [14/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 14.9% (2019) [4/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.5% (2019) [32/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.7% (2019) [16/38countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 78.0% (2009) [12/28countries] 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) [16/27countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 70.9% (2012) [8/27countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 100 (2017) [1/32countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 3.0% (2012) [24/27countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 7.8% (2012) [25/27countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 66.7% (2012) [1/27countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 67.5% (2012) [3/27countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 2.1% (2012) [25/27countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 28.1% (2012) [23/27countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 1.7% (2012) [19/27countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 38.4% (2012) [22/27countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 59.9% (2012) [5/27countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 28.5% (2012) [12/27countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 9.2% (2010) [8/25countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 14.3% (2009) [12/28countries] 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 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]