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Election and Democracy> Finland Voter turnout in the national election 68.5% (2023) [18/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.68 (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 51.5% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 61.7% (2014) [15/26countries] % 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 29.8% (2020) [8/20countries] % 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 20.4% (2020) [4/20countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 69.5% (2013) [9/26countries] 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 6.52 (2014) [8/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.94 (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.35 (2014) [16/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 5.98 (2014) [18/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.67 (2014) [20/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.40 (2014) [18/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 6.10 (2014) [15/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 4.75 (2014) [18/26countries] 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 3.33 (2014) [21/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.43 (2014) [6/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.62 (2014) [9/26countries] Parliament> Finland Inhabitants per parliamentarian 28,005 (As of March 2025) [31/38countries] % of women in parliament 45.5% (2025) [4/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 29.50% (As of March 2025) [7/37countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 67.1% (2018) [8/24countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 5.82 (2020) [5/20countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 19.0% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 12.2% (2014) [20/26countries] Politician> Finland Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 61.1% (2025) [1/38countries] % of those who think that women and men are equally suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 85.2% (2022) [9/24countries] % of those who think that men are better suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 9.3% (2022) [12/24countries] Average age of cabinet members 48.26 (2024) [34/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 36.0% (2014) [6/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 51.2% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 22.2% (2016) [19/25countries] Political party and organization> Finland % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 38.6% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 47.8% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 6.7% (2014) [13/26countries] % 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 11.9% (2016) [12/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 3.11 (2014) [26/26countries] Political awareness> Finland Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.09 (2016) [13/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 44.3% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 9.8% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 41.9% (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 22.7% (2014) [6/26countries] Average of political position 5.56 (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 48.2% (2014) [15/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 36.5% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day 39.3% (2014) [3/18countries] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper 8.1% (2014) [18/18countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 60.2% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 4.8% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who watch political news on television every day 41.5% (2014) [12/18countries] % of those who never watch political news on television 6.3% (2014) [16/18countries] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day 22.3% (2014) [13/18countries] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio 20.6% (2014) [17/18countries] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day 24.4% (2014) [8/17countries] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information 26.7% (2014) [15/17countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 13.9% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 18.7% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 27.7% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 56.2% (2016) [11/25countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 51.4% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 3.2% (2016) [25/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 47.9% (2014) [19/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.08 (2014) [19/26countries] 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 5.58 (2014) [14/26countries] Political action> Finland % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 21.7% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 24.0% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 37.0% (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 55.2% (2014) [15/26countries] 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 4.71 (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 2.9% (2017) [11/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 86.4% (2017) [11/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 27.6% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 84.4% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 13.2% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 87.6% (2016) [7/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 37.8% (2016) [23/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 7.4% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 56.1% (2016) [21/25countries] Public officials> Finland % of those who trust in civil servants 44.1% (2016) [3/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 63.0% (2014) [13/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 65.2% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 18.9% (2016) [17/25countries] % 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 91.7% (2016) [3/25countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 50.1% (2017) [11/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 3.1% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 33.5% (2017) [2/21countries] Public finance> Finland General government expenditures as % of GDP 57.4% (2024) [1/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -4.3% (2024) [35/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 82.5% (2024) [11/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 43.9% (2016) [23/25countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 1.4% (2023) [16/33countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.2% (2023) [27/33countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 4.6% (2023) [24/33countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.2% (2023) [31/33countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.5% (2023) [20/33countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 7.6% (2023) [12/33countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.7% (2023) [4/33countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 6.3% (2023) [4/33countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 25.7% (2023) [1/33countries] Tax> Finland General government revenues as % of GDP 53.2% (2024) [2/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 24.0% (2024) [5/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 20.00% (2025) [31/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 15.5% (2023) [9/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 12.3% (2023) [12/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 1.4% (2023) [19/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 13.2% (2023) [5/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 19.1% (2019) [12/20countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 46.4% (2019) [13/20countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 82.1% (2019) [6/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.07 (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 86.4% (2016) [4/25countries] % 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 72.0% (2016) [3/25countries] Social security> Finland % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 81.5% (2013) [5/26countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 42.5% (2017) [15/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 53.3% (2016) [20/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 97.2% (2016) [8/25countries] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old 25.8% (2016) [8/15countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 87.6% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 3.4% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 1.6% (2017) [19/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 66.0% (2022) [6/24countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 73.5% (2022) [11/24countries] 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 56.6% (2022) [7/24countries] % of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. 42.3% (2022) [11/24countries] % of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave 0.9% (2022) [24/24countries] % of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary 7.2% (2022) [7/24countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 17.9% (2022) [13/24countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 40.4% (2022) [10/24countries] % of those who think that 13-24 months of paid parental leave is necessary 16.2% (2022) [13/24countries] % of those who think that 25-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 6.4% (2022) [10/24countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 46.3% (2012) [15/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 4.0% (2012) [21/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 46.6% (2012) [16/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 3.1% (2022) [12/24countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 35.4% (2022) [16/24countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 61.5% (2022) [9/24countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 85.5% (2022) [1/24countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 4.2% (2020) [16/20countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 7.8% (2009) [22/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 86.7% (2016) [5/25countries] 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 5.26 (2014) [19/26countries] Law and Justice> Finland % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 73.4% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 57.9% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) 38.5% (2000) [7/11countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.05 (2014) [19/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 6.96 (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 90.0% (2018) [3/24countries]