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Australia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n Choose a country to compare\n----------\nAustralia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n

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Election and Democracy Sweden Voter turnout in the national election 87.2% (As of March 1, 2022) [4/38countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections 6.25 (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that the last national election was honest regarding the counting and reporting of the votes 92.8% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 71.9% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 66.9% (2014) [12/26countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 80.9% (2013) [4/26countries] % 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 22.3% (2010) [16/25countries] % 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 15.1% (2010) [6/25countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 7.10 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 7.43 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 6.78 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.52 (2014) [9/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.32 (2014) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.81 (2014) [16/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.77 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 6.63 (2014) [2/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 3.93 (2014) [26/26countries] 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 3.32 (2014) [22/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.61 (2014) [4/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 6.79 (2014) [3/26countries] Politician Sweden Number of total seats in the Parliament 349 (2021) [12/38countries] Inhabitants per parliamentarian 27,977 (2021) [30/38countries] % of women in parliament 47 (2021) [2/37countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 31 (2021) [6/37countries] Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 57.1% (2021) [1/38countries] Average age of cabinet members 50.64 (2018) [23/35countries] % of those who trust politicians 47.4% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally 32.4% (2010) [24/25countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 14.8% (2016) [21/25countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 24.2% (2014) [25/26countries] Political party and organization Sweden % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 30.7% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 33.2% (2014) [24/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 8.8% (2014) [8/26countries] % 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 29.5% (2016) [2/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 3.74 (2014) [21/26countries] Parliament Sweden % of those who have confidence in parliament 73.7% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 26.4% (2016) [8/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 24.5% (2014) [3/26countries] Political awareness Sweden % of those interested in politics (5 choices) 77.0% (2016) [5/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 57.6% (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 23.6% (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 31.1% (2014) [26/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 19.8% (2014) [11/26countries] Average of political position 4.80 (2014) [24/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 56.0% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 70.0% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 3.3% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 16.2% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 40.1% (2014) [7/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 61.2% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 13.9% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 56.4% (2016) [10/25countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice [OECD survey] 31.1% (2011-2017) [22/27countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice [ISSP survey] 37.6% (2017) [15/21countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 8.0% (2016) [9/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 34.0% (2014) [25/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.93 (2014) [3/26countries] 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 5.74 (2014) [10/26countries] Political action Sweden % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 38.6% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 23.5% (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 50.1% (2014) [6/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 73.8% (2014) [3/26countries] 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 5.03 (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 3.5% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 85.3% (2017) [15/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 29.8% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 97.0% (2016) [1/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 28.6% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 95.1% (2016) [1/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 70.1% (2016) [3/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 21.3% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 82.1% (2016) [2/25countries] Public officials Sweden Employment in general government as % of total employment 28.66% (2019) [2/33countries] % of central government employees aged 55 years or older 23.77% (2020) [24/36countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 25.8% (2016) [11/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 71.6% (2014) [8/25countries] Evaluation of control of corruption 2.118 (2019) [3/38countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 51.9% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 15.9% (2016) [21/25countries] % 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 88.7% (2016) [8/25countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 68.3% (2017) [2/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 2.8% (2017) [18/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 12.0% (2017) [16/21countries] Public finance Sweden General government expenditures as % of GDP 50.6% (2021) [9/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -1.01% (2021) [5/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 37% (2021) [34/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 41.4% (2016) [24/25countries] General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP 7.0% (2020) [8/30countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 1.3% (2020) [14/30countries] 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 5.7% (2020) [22/30countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.5% (2020) [23/30countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.7% (2020) [6/30countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 7.3% (2020) [18/30countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.4% (2020) [9/30countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 7.1% (2020) [2/30countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 19.6% (2020) [12/30countries] Tax Sweden General government revenues as % of GDP 49.6% (2021) [6/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 25.0% (2021) [2/35countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 20.60% (2021) [25/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 15.3% (2019) [7/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 9.2% (2019) [22/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.9% (2019) [28/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 12.1% (2019) [12/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 17.1% (2016) [15/25countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 50.2% (2016) [16/25countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 72.3% (2009) [17/28countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.13 (2014) [13/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 82.0% (2016) [6/25countries] % 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 64.5% (2016) [5/25countries] Social security Sweden % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 72.2% (2013) [8/26countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 34.9% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 71.3% (2016) [11/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 97.3% (2016) [7/25countries] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old 25.7% (2016) [9/15countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 87.0% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 10.5% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 0.9% (2017) [21/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 84.1% (2012) [1/27countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 86.8% (2012) [2/27countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 5.3% (2012) [23/27countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 35.9% (2012) [11/27countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 51.9% (2012) [6/27countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 70.6% (2012) [1/27countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 1.6% (2012) [26/27countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 27.7% (2012) [26/27countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 0.6% (2012) [26/27countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 25.4% (2012) [27/27countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 74.0% (2012) [1/27countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 82.5% (2012) [1/27countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 3.1% (2010) [22/25countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 10.0% (2009) [16/28countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 75.6% (2016) [17/25countries] 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 5.34 (2014) [17/26countries] Law and Justice Sweden % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 76.0% (2016) [11/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 63.4% (2016) [5/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.06 (2014) [18/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 6.37 (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 80.0% (2018) [8/24countries]