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Election and Democracy> Israel Voter turnout in the national election 70.6% (2022) [15/38countries] % of those who think that voting in elections is very important to be a good citizen 54.1% (2022) [16/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.70 (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 70.8% (2019) [13/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 93.2% (2019) [15/21countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 71.0% (2014) [5/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 61.8% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 80.2% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who are satisfied with the way democracy is working 38.6% (2023) [11/16countries] % 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 6.11 (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 6.33 (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.96 (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 33.6% (2019) [15/21countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 39.0% (2019) [19/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.42 (2014) [13/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.00 (2014) [17/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.83 (2014) [15/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.65 (2014) [15/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 5.87 (2014) [22/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 4.49 (2014) [24/26countries] 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 3.53 (2014) [19/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 4.74 (2014) [19/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.21 (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 75.3% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who think that a democratic system where citizens, not elected officials, vote directly on major national issues to decide what becomes law is good 60.9% (2023) [13/16countries] % of those who think that a democratic system where representatives elected by citizens decide what becomes law is good 79.5% (2023) [13/16countries] % of those who think that a system where a strong leader can make decisions without interference from parliament or the courts 20.2% (2023) [6/16countries] % of those who think that a system where experts, not elected officials, make decisions 51.5% (2023) [12/16countries] % of those who think that a system where the military rules the country 14.2% (2023) [5/16countries] Parliament> Israel Inhabitants per parliamentarian 67,208 (As of August 2021) [16/38countries] % of women in parliament 25.00% (As of December 31, 2023) [31/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 11.67% (As of December 31, 2023) [33/38countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 49.8% (2018) [13/24countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 15.5% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 19.4% (2014) [8/26countries] Politician> Israel Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 12.5% (As of 1 January 2023) [33/38countries] % 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 4.0% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 27.4% (2019) [19/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 54.16 (2022) [14/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 30.9% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that most elected officials care what people think 32.5% (2023) [6/16countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 47.9% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 61.5% (2016) [10/25countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were women 31.8% (2023) [16/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were from poor backgrounds 36.2% (2023) [13/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were businesspeople 33.0% (2023) [8/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were religious 29.7% (2023) [1/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were young adults 42.8% (2023) [9/16countries] Political party and organization> Israel % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 34.8% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that none of the political parties represent their views well 31.6% (2023) [15/16countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 47.9% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 13.8% (2014) [4/26countries] % 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 5.9% (2016) [24/25countries] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely 84.7% (2019) [19/21countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in their country 82.3% (2022) [3/17countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in the United States 66.7% (2022) [16/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.58 (2014) [3/26countries] Political awareness> Israel Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.13 (2016) [12/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 49.4% (2014) [16/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 13.6% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 36.7% (2014) [22/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 31.0% (2014) [1/26countries] Average of political position 5.80 (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 42.6% (2014) [19/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 38.3% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 44.2% (2019) [4/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 3.5% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 52.2% (2019) [18/21countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 74.0% (2014) [12/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 9.1% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that following what is happening in politics in their country is very important to be a good citizen 36.8% (2022) [16/17countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 18.0% (2014) [6/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 34.5% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 41.6% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 48.3% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 56.6% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who think that people have an influence on politics 46.9% (2022) [2/17countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 5.0% (2016) [23/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 56.0% (2014) [13/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.68 (2014) [8/26countries] 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 5.37 (2014) [20/26countries] Political action> Israel % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 29.9% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 14.7% (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 23.3% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 33.2% (2014) [21/26countries] 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 4.34 (2014) [18/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 4.7% (2017) [5/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 87.1% (2017) [10/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 24.3% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 52.9% (1996) [14/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 87.1% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 27.8% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that joining demonstrations about issues you think are important is very important to be a good citizen 15.6% (2022) [14/17countries] % of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 51.1% (1996) [10/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 83.2% (2016) [11/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 47.4% (2016) [22/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 26.9% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 54.6% (2016) [22/25countries] Public officials> Israel Employment in general government as % of total employment 20.93% (2021) [10/34countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 22.5% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 85.1% (2014) [1/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 17.6% (2014) [21/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 55.5% (2016) [5/25countries] % 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 78.3% (2016) [18/25countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 44.8% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 6.2% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 8.1% (2017) [21/21countries] Public finance> Israel General government expenditures as % of GDP 39.0% (2023) [27/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -2.0% (2023) [22/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 61.9% (2023) [17/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 81.8% (2016) [5/25countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 4.7% (2022) [1/32countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.4% (2022) [22/32countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 2.7% (2022) [30/32countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.5% (2022) [23/32countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP -0.9% (2022) [32/32countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 5.2% (2022) [27/32countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.3% (2022) [9/32countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 6.5% (2022) [2/32countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 10.7% (2022) [27/32countries] Tax> Israel General government revenues as % of GDP 34.0% (2023) [29/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 17.0% (2022) [27/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 23.00% (2024) [20/36countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 11.6% (2021) [19/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 5.0% (2021) [29/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 3.9% (2021) [3/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.0% (2021) [20/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 45.5% (2019) [2/20countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 30.4% (2019) [19/20countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 71.5% (2019) [16/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.02 (2014) [19/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 71.0% (2016) [17/25countries] % 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 42.2% (2016) [20/25countries] Social security> Israel % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 41.2% (2013) [17/26countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 28.2% (2017) [19/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 84.6% (2016) [3/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 94.7% (2016) [18/25countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 90.0% (2017) [2/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 3.8% (2017) [14/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 2.1% (2017) [17/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 50.0% (2012) [7/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 83.3% (2012) [3/31countries] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) 100 (2017) [1/32countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 63.8% (2012) [3/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 29.5% (2012) [17/31countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 3.4% (2012) [26/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 66.0% (2012) [5/31countries] % 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 29.1% (2012) [24/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 1.9% (2012) [19/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 41.8% (2012) [21/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 56.4% (2012) [9/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 14.0% (2012) [26/31countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 10.5% (2009) [16/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 90.5% (2016) [4/25countries] 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 5.89 (2014) [5/26countries] Law and Justice> Israel % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 80.2% (2016) [5/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 38.2% (2016) [23/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.17 (2014) [13/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 5.73 (2017) [11/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 73.3% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 96.7% (2019) [13/21countries]