This figure is 8% higher the OECD average of 76% (OECD, 2014c). It is worth noting that between 2007 and 2012, satisfaction levels increased by 0.6 points in Mexico while the average points of life satisfaction declined in nearly all OECD countries with an average decrease of 1 point since 2007 (see Figure 1.3). Only Chile and Iceland saw a stronger increase in life satisfaction than Mexico over the same period (OECD, 2014c). Nearly 74% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in time of need, w'hich is lower the OECD average of 89% (OECD, 2014c). In a similar vein, public trust in government or the citizens’ participation in the political process as measured by voter turnout was 63% during recent elections, which is well below the OECD average of 72%.