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Election and Democracy> United States Voter turnout in the national election 70.8% (2020) [15/38countries] % of those who think that voting in elections is very important to be a good citizen 93.7% (2022) [1/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 5.33 (2004) [20/27countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 77.0% (2019) [6/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 96.8% (2019) [5/21countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 69.2% (2004) [9/27countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 67.2% (2004) [14/27countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 97.0% (2019) [7/21countries] % 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 36.7% (1993) [6/17countries] % 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 12.0% (1993) [6/17countries] % of those who are satisfied with the way democracy is working 70.8% (1996) [7/18countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 83.2% (1995) [3/20countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 5.86 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 6.25 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.39 (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 35.1% (2019) [14/21countries] % of those who think that their country's political system needs major reform 85.2% (2021) [4/15countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 47.7% (2019) [13/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.31 (2004) [19/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.21 (2004) [12/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 6.15 (2004) [10/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 3.99 (2004) [25/29countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 5.95 (2014) [17/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 5.02 (2014) [13/26countries] 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 3.10 (2014) [24/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.65 (2014) [3/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 5.74 (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 94.6% (2019) [3/21countries] Parliament> United States Inhabitants per parliamentarian 642,013 (As of March 2025) [1/38countries] % of women in parliament 28.7% (2025) [27/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 8.30% (As of March 2025) [35/37countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 65.9% (1998) [5/26countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 3.24 (2020) [17/20countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 23.5% (1996) [7/18countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 18.5% (2004) [10/27countries] Politician> United States Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 40.0% (2025) [17/38countries] % of those who think that women and men are equally suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 84.6% (2022) [12/24countries] % of those who think that men are better suited for a cabinet minister in the national government 7.8% (2022) [16/24countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 38.9% (2019) [16/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 3.6% (2019) [9/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 57.5% (2019) [6/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 61.46 (2024) [3/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 30.6% (2004) [11/29countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 48.1% (2004) [22/29countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 29.9% (2006) [15/23countries] Political party and organization> United States % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 63.2% (2004) [1/29countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 45.3% (2004) [22/29countries] % of those who belong to a political party 7.4% (2001) [14/20countries] % 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 16.6% (2016) [7/25countries] % 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 90.2% (2022) [2/17countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in the United States 90.2% (2022) [3/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.62 (2004) [3/29countries] Political awareness> United States Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.20 (1996) [6/20countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 51.3% (2004) [14/27countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 10.8% (2014) [20/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 58.8% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 16.2% (2014) [17/26countries] Average of political position 5.25 (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 52.4% (2004) [13/29countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 29.1% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 29.2% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 3.6% (2019) [6/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 67.2% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 57.1% (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 8.9% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that following what is happening in politics in their country is very important to be a good citizen 88.6% (2022) [1/17countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 22.2% (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 41.5% (2004) [10/29countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 32.6% (1996) [13/20countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 45.1% (1996) [10/18countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 67.9% (1996) [9/18countries] % of those who think that people have an influence on politics 28.0% (2022) [10/17countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 8.6% (2016) [5/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 44.3% (2004) [26/29countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 6.14 (2004) [2/29countries] 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 5.82 (2004) [7/29countries] Political action> United States % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 60.5% (2004) [1/29countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 43.2% (2004) [2/29countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 50.1% (2004) [9/29countries] % of those who have signed a petition 66.6% (2004) [11/29countries] 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 4.81 (2004) [9/29countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 2.7% (2017) [13/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 78.8% (2017) [19/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 32.4% (2004) [9/29countries] % of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 64.8% (1996) [8/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 89.4% (1996) [9/18countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 18.7% (2004) [20/29countries] % of those who think that joining demonstrations about issues you think are important is very important to be a good citizen 54.5% (2022) [1/17countries] % of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 34.0% (1996) [17/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 73.3% (1996) [15/18countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 50.3% (1996) [12/18countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 17.3% (2004) [10/27countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 63.7% (1996) [11/18countries] Public officials> United States % of those who trust in civil servants 24.8% (1996) [5/18countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 75.4% (2004) [4/29countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 59.6% (2004) [5/27countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 34.6% (2016) [12/25countries] % 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 87.9% (2006) [13/26countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 49.0% (2017) [12/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 10.7% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 15.3% (2017) [14/21countries] Public finance> United States General government expenditures as % of GDP 37.6% (2024) [30/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -3.6% (2024) [31/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 120.8% (2024) [4/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 44.7% (1996) [18/18countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 3.0% (2023) [3/33countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.9% (2023) [7/33countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 3.2% (2023) [29/33countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.0% (2023) [33/33countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.5% (2023) [20/33countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 10.1% (2023) [2/33countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 0.2% (2023) [33/33countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 5.4% (2023) [11/33countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 7.9% (2023) [33/33countries] Tax> United States General government revenues as % of GDP 30.3% (2024) [31/38countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 25.57% (2025) [15/38countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 12.1% (2023) [17/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 6.1% (2023) [28/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 2.8% (2023) [8/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 4.2% (2023) [38/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 18.1% (1996) [15/18countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 47.6% (1996) [10/18countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 65.0% (1999) [20/21countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.40 (2004) [2/29countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 76.5% (2016) [13/25countries] % 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 49.1% (2016) [16/25countries] Social security> United States % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 50.0% (1995) [10/20countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 51.0% (2017) [10/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 80.0% (1996) [4/18countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 98.1% (1996) [7/18countries] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old 29.9% (2006) [12/23countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 50.8% (2016) [23/25countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 10.9% (2016) [4/25countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 26.6% (2016) [3/25countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 16.5% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 45.9% (2012) [28/31countries] % of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave 36.7% (2012) [11/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. 30.4% (2012) [23/31countries] % of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave 32.4% (2012) [14/31countries] % of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary 17.9% (2012) [6/31countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 65.8% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 13.8% (2012) [28/31countries] % of those who think that 13-24 months of paid parental leave is necessary 2.1% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that 25-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 0.3% (2012) [29/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 7.1% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 37.0% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 50.4% (2012) [14/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 6.7% (2012) [4/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 77.9% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 15.4% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 7.8% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 2.7% (2010) [26/28countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 18.0% (2009) [8/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 88.6% (1996) [6/18countries] 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 6.03 (2004) [6/29countries] Law and Justice> United States % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 67.6% (1996) [16/18countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 61.5% (1996) [10/18countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.45 (2004) [4/29countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 5.29 (2017) [14/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 67.3% (1998) [16/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 98.9% (2019) [6/21countries]