Top 5 Democratic Socialist Countries in Europe

4. Austria

Government Expenditure: 9

Social Progress Index: 11

Average Ranking: 10

Austria exhibits strong performance in key areas of public governance, with high levels of satisfaction with public services, notably in healthcare (81%) and the judiciary (76%). Although trust in public institutions is slightly below average, Austria’s commitment to stakeholder engagement in decision-making (IGI score of 0.51) and ethical AI usage demonstrates dedication to democratic resilience.

It is also one of the highest paying countries for physiotherapists in the world.