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Election and Democracy> Austria Voter turnout in the national election 76.3% (2024) [12/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.65 (2004) [16/27countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 69.1% (2004) [10/27countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 80.5% (2004) [4/27countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 71.2% (1995) [8/20countries] 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 6.24 (2004) [22/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 5.96 (2004) [19/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.97 (2004) [21/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.23 (2004) [21/29countries] 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 37,418 (As of March 2025) [24/38countries] % of women in parliament 36.1% (2025) [16/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 22.40% (As of March 2025) [18/37countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 60.4% (1998) [9/26countries] 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 13.7% (2004) [17/27countries] Politician> Austria Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 25.0% (2025) [28/38countries] % of those who think that women and men are equally suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 82.7% (2022) [15/24countries] % of those who think that men are better suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 10.5% (2022) [10/24countries] Average age of cabinet members 52.00 (2024) [21/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 19.0% (2004) [25/29countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 57.2% (2004) [15/29countries] Political party and organization> Austria % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 26.4% (2004) [20/29countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 60.0% (2004) [5/29countries] % of those who belong to a political party 11.9% (2001) [6/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.29 (2004) [10/29countries] Political awareness> Austria % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 57.6% (2004) [9/27countries] % 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 53.8% (2004) [12/29countries] % 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 33.5% (2004) [18/29countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 69.1% (2004) [10/29countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.37 (2004) [17/29countries] 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 5.69 (2004) [15/29countries] Political action> Austria % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 36.2% (2004) [14/29countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 34.8% (2004) [4/29countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 76.3% (2004) [1/29countries] % of those who have signed a petition 69.2% (2004) [8/29countries] 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 5.08 (2004) [5/29countries] % 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 35.9% (2004) [6/29countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 21.9% (2004) [16/29countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 3.6% (2004) [26/27countries] Public officials> Austria % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 80.3% (2004) [2/29countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 38.2% (2004) [13/27countries] % 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 56.3% (2024) [3/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -3.6% (2024) [31/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 81.2% (2024) [12/38countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 0.6% (2023) [30/33countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.4% (2023) [24/33countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 7.4% (2023) [3/33countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.6% (2023) [20/33countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.4% (2023) [28/33countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 9.1% (2023) [3/33countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.2% (2023) [16/33countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 4.9% (2023) [18/33countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 21.4% (2023) [3/33countries] Tax> Austria General government revenues as % of GDP 51.6% (2024) [3/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 20.0% (2024) [19/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 23.00% (2025) [22/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 12.9% (2023) [14/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 14.8% (2023) [4/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.5% (2023) [32/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.6% (2023) [13/38countries] % 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% (1999) [5/21countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 5.65 (2004) [26/29countries] Social security> Austria % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 83.6% (1995) [1/20countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 51.1% (2017) [9/21countries] % 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 the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave 21.8% (2012) [22/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. 40.0% (2012) [17/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave 37.9% (2012) [10/31countries] % of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary 9.9% (2012) [15/31countries] % 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 13-24 months of paid parental leave is necessary 33.5% (2012) [4/31countries] % of those who think that 25-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 44.1% (2012) [3/31countries] % 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 9.2% (2010) [10/28countries] % 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 5.95 (2004) [8/29countries] 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 5.97 (2004) [18/29countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 6.61 (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 79.1% (1998) [4/26countries]