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Election and Democracy> Sweden Voter turnout in the national election 84.2% (2022) [5/38countries] % of those who think that voting in elections is very important to be a good citizen 91.6% (2022) [2/17countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 81.1% (2019) [3/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 97.8% (2019) [2/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 96.5% (2019) [8/21countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 64.4% (1995) [11/20countries] 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] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 61.9% (2019) [1/21countries] % of those who think that their country's political system needs major reform 28.5% (2021) [14/15countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 75.6% (2019) [4/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.50 (2004) [12/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.28 (2004) [10/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 5.94 (2004) [22/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.64 (2004) [16/29countries] 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] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 93.5% (2019) [8/21countries] % 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 43.6% (2023) [16/16countries] % of those who think that a democratic system where representatives elected by citizens decide what becomes law is good 90.2% (2023) [1/16countries] % of those who think that a system where a strong leader can make decisions without interference from parliament or the courts 4.7% (2023) [16/16countries] % of those who think that a system where experts, not elected officials, make decisions 52.7% (2023) [11/16countries] % of those who think that a system where the military rules the country 4.5% (2023) [15/16countries] Parliament> Sweden Inhabitants per parliamentarian 30,232 (As of March 2025) [30/38countries] % of women in parliament 45.0% (2025) [6/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 28.90% (As of March 2025) [8/37countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 55.1% (1998) [14/26countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 5.98 (2020) [3/20countries] Politician> Sweden Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 47.8% (2025) [8/38countries] % of those who think that women and men are equally suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 88.8% (2022) [5/24countries] % of those who think that men are better suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 3.6% (2022) [21/24countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 47.6% (2019) [11/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 2.8% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 49.6% (2019) [12/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 48.38 (2024) [33/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 36.5% (2004) [9/29countries] % of those who think that most elected officials care what people think 61.5% (2023) [1/16countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 33.1% (2004) [26/29countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were women 56.0% (2023) [3/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were from poor backgrounds 44.1% (2023) [9/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were businesspeople 25.2% (2023) [14/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were religious 6.7% (2023) [15/16countries] % of those who think that policies improve if more elected officials care were young adults 35.5% (2023) [16/16countries] Political party and organization> Sweden % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 29.2% (2004) [17/29countries] % of those who think that none of the political parties represent their views well 25.4% (2023) [16/16countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 43.1% (2004) [24/29countries] % 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] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely 95.6% (2019) [2/21countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in their country 39.9% (2022) [17/17countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in the United States 87.3% (2022) [6/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 3.43 (2004) [24/29countries] Political awareness> Sweden Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.07 (1996) [8/20countries] % 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 55.8% (2004) [11/29countries] % 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 men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 20.4% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 2.2% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 77.4% (2019) [1/21countries] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day 18.5% (2004) [9/16countries] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper 11.8% (2004) [12/15countries] % 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 watch political news on television every day 34.5% (2004) [12/16countries] % of those who never watch political news on television 4.0% (2004) [12/15countries] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day 19.2% (2004) [12/16countries] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio 20.7% (2004) [11/15countries] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day 4.2% (2004) [7/16countries] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information 69.0% (2004) [11/15countries] % of those who think that following what is happening in politics in their country is very important to be a good citizen 58.5% (2022) [7/17countries] % 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 43.3% (2004) [7/29countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 19.3% (1996) [17/20countries] % of those who think that people have an influence on politics 68.9% (2022) [1/17countries] % 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 49.0% (2004) [21/29countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 5.94 (2004) [5/29countries] 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 5.73 (2004) [12/29countries] Political action> Sweden % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 25.0% (2004) [26/29countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 18.9% (2004) [16/29countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 43.5% (2004) [12/29countries] % of those who have signed a petition 77.0% (2004) [4/29countries] 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 4.55 (2004) [12/29countries] % 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 28.3% (2004) [14/29countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 27.3% (2004) [8/29countries] % of those who think that joining demonstrations about issues you think are important is very important to be a good citizen 15.1% (2022) [15/17countries] Public officials> Sweden % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 55.0% (2004) [18/29countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 16.0% (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 89.1% (2006) [9/26countries] % 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 49.3% (2024) [9/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -1.4% (2024) [22/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 32.6% (2024) [34/38countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 1.8% (2023) [12/33countries] 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 5.0% (2023) [18/33countries] 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 0.8% (2023) [9/33countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 7.3% (2023) [16/33countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 1.4% (2023) [9/33countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 7.2% (2023) [1/33countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 18.7% (2023) [9/33countries] Tax> Sweden General government revenues as % of GDP 47.6% (2024) [9/38countries] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates 25.0% (2024) [2/36countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 20.60% (2025) [30/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 14.6% (2023) [11/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 8.9% (2023) [22/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 0.8% (2023) [27/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 11.7% (2023) [12/38countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 76.3% (1999) [15/21countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 5.71 (2004) [22/29countries] % 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 64.4% (2016) [5/25countries] Social security> Sweden % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 64.7% (1995) [4/20countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 34.9% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 87.7% (2016) [2/25countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 9.6% (2016) [5/25countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 0.5% (2016) [25/25countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 84.1% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 86.8% (2012) [2/31countries] % of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave 70.1% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. 28.2% (2012) [24/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave 1.4% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary 5.2% (2012) [22/31countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 5.4% (2012) [27/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 36.5% (2012) [12/31countries] % of those who think that 13-24 months of paid parental leave is necessary 47.9% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that 25-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 4.9% (2012) [12/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 70.6% (2012) [2/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 1.6% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 27.7% (2012) [29/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 0.6% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 25.4% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 74.0% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 82.5% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 3.1% (2010) [24/28countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 10.0% (2009) [17/30countries] 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 5.13 (2004) [25/29countries] Law and Justice> Sweden Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 5.96 (2004) [21/29countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 6.37 (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 71.6% (1998) [12/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 99.2% (2019) [3/21countries]