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Life> Austria Life satisfaction (10 steps) 6.905 (2021-2023) [13/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), under 30 years old 7.142 (2021-2023) [10/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 30-44 years old 6.852 (2021-2023) [17/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 45-60 years old 6.738 (2021-2023) [15/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 60 years old and above 6.939 (2021-2023) [13/38countries] Extent of life satisfaction/ happiness (7 steps) 5.54 (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who feel very happy 25.6% (2018) [7/24countries] % of those who have recently felt unhappy and depressed 19.3% (2017) [20/21countries] % of those who have recently felt difficulties were piling up so high that they could not overcome 19.2% (2017) [17/21countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel happy 91.4% (2018) [16/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel lively 84.0% (2018) [13/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel proud 74.1% (2018) [14/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel joyful 90.8% (2018) [18/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel cheerful 91.6% (2018) [10/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel scared 32.3% (2018) [17/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel miserable 40.3% (2018) [14/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel afraid 56.0% (2018) [12/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel sad 43.9% (2018) [30/33countries] % of those who think that life serves purpose 78.9% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who think that it is (rather) easy to accomplish their goals 76.3% (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves 85.4% (2018) [1/24countries] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life 84.1% (2021-2023) [21/38countries] % of those who have donated money to a charity 58.2% (2021-2023) [11/38countries] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives 13.9% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives 72.9% (2018) [11/24countries] % of 15 year old students who think they usually manage one way or another 84.5% (2018) [33/37countries] % of 15 year old students who feel proud that they have accomplished things 84.9% (2018) [25/37countries] % of 15 year old students who feel that they can handle many things at a time 70.9% (2018) [22/37countries] % of 15 year old students who think their belief in themselves gets them through hard times 72.6% (2018) [15/37countries] % of 15 year old students who think they can usually find their way out of it when they are in a difficult situation 83.6% (2018) [27/37countries] % of 15 year old students who worry about what others think of them when they are failing 51.4% (2018) [24/36countries] % of 15 year old students who are afraid that they might not have enough talent when they are failing 43.4% (2018) [34/36countries] % of 15 year old students who would doubt their plans for the future when they are failing 40.7% (2018) [34/36countries] Identity> Austria % of those who think that the most important identification is nationality 7.5% (2003) [16/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is occupation 18.3% (2003) [10/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is race/ethnic background 4.8% (2003) [10/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is gender 10.1% (2003) [14/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is age 3.0% (2003) [24/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is religion 4.0% (2003) [13/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is political preference 1.3% (2003) [6/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is family or marital status 42.2% (2003) [12/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is social class 2.9% (2003) [10/27countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is their hometown 6.0% (2003) [5/27countries] Personality> Austria Human relations> Austria % of those who think that people can be trusted or not (4 choices) 66.2% (2019) [7/20countries] Degree of trust in people in general (1-5 scale) 3.39 (2020) [5/20countries] % of those who think that people try to be fair (4 choices) 81.8% (2017) [8/21countries] % of people who have relatives or friends they can count on for help in times of need 87.2% (2021-2023) [31/38countries] % of those who often use their free time to establish useful contacts 39.6% (2007) [3/24countries] %of those who feel that they lack companionship 14.5% (2017) [21/21countries] %of those who feel that they are isolated from others 12.7% (2017) [19/21countries] %of those who feel that they are left out 7.4% (2017) [19/21countries] Friendship> Austria % of those who eat or drink with friends or acquaintances once a week or more 29.2% (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who never eat or drink with friends or acquaintances 6.2% (2017) [20/21countries] %of those who make new friends or acquaintances at eating/ drinking 37.6% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who live with their close friends or contact frequently 80.7% (2017) [4/21countries] % of those who have contact with 20 or more people in a day 29.2% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who have contact with 4 or less people in a day 17.3% (2017) [17/21countries] % of those who mostly see people in contact face-to-face 62.7% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who almost never see people in contact face-to-face 2.1% (2017) [17/21countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men and women, minutes per day per person) 81.8 (2008/09) [1/30countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men, minutes per day per person) 80.9 (2008/09) [1/30countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (women, minutes per day per person) 82.6 (2008/09) [2/30countries] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day 21.5% (2007) [14/19countries] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day 57.3% (2007) [6/19countries] % of those who think that they should prioritize friendship over justice 22.5% (1998) [13/25countries] % of those who would prioritize friendship over justice 22.7% (1998) [12/26countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to help them with a household or a garden job that they cannot do themselves 15.2% (2017) [9/21countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to help them around their home if they were sick and had to stay in bed for a few days? 12.0% (2017) [2/21countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to be there for them if they felt a bit down or depressed and wanted to talk about it 40.0% (2017) [6/21countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to give them advice about family problems 45.0% (2017) [5/21countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to enjoy a pleasant social occasion with 32.9% (2017) [16/21countries] % of those who have a friend/ friends other than at workplace or in the neighborhood 76.4% (2001) [14/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is intelligent and makes them think 46.5% (2001) [11/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who helps them get things done 45.2% (2001) [9/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who really understands them 80.1% (2001) [7/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is enjoyable company 87.2% (2001) [4/22countries] % of those who think that people who are better off should help friends who are less well off 84.2% (2001) [1/22countries] Denomination> Austria Christian, % of population 63.9% (2021) [19/37countries] Catholic, % of population 55.2% (2021) [14/28countries] Orthodox, % of population 4.9% (2021) [4/11countries] Muslim, % of population 8.3% (2021) [3/19countries] Jewish, % of population 0.1% (2021) [5/5countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Christians 65.2% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Christians 4.4% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Muslims 22.2% (2018) [14/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Muslims 37.3% (2018) [9/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Hindus 31.7% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Hindus 14.7% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Buddhists 41.0% (2018) [15/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Buddhists 12.0% (2018) [9/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Jews 31.0% (2018) [16/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Jews 15.2% (2018) [9/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 38.1% (2018) [13/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 11.4% (2018) [8/24countries] Attitude toward religion> Austria % of those who think that they are religious 42.7% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who think that there is very little truth in any religion 12.9% (2008) [24/30countries] % of those who think that there are basic truths in many religions 74.9% (2008) [7/30countries] % of those who think that there is truth only in one religion 12.2% (2008) [14/30countries] % of those who believe in religious miracles 64.2% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness 58.0% (2008) [30/30countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to make friends 49.5% (2018) [15/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow 74.8% (2018) [17/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people 30.7% (2008) [22/30countries] % of those who think that religions are usually a barrier to equality between women and men 55.7% (2018) [7/24countries] % of those who think that we trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith 18.9% (2018) [14/24countries] % of those who think that religions bring more conflict than peace 77.8% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who think that people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together 28.4% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who think that people with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others 77.8% (2018) [3/24countries] % of those who think that we must respect all religions 64.0% (2008) [26/30countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs marrying a relative of theirs 76.9% (2018) [17/24countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs being a candidate of the political party they prefer 76.4% (2008) [23/30countries] % of those who think that governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith 45.0% (2018) [16/24countries] % of those who think religious extremists should be allowed to publish their views on the Internet or social media 15.7% (2018) [23/24countries] % of those who think that religion represents the past and not the future 50.6% (2018) [1/24countries] % of those who think that religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past 16.7% (2018) [22/24countries] % of those who believe in God (6 choices) 37.8% (2018) [11/24countries] % of those who think that there is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally 33.2% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who think that life is meaningful only because God exists 17.3% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those who have their own way of connecting with God 50.9% (2018) [10/24countries] Religious group> Austria % of those who participate in the activities of a church or other religious organisation at least once a month 12.8% (2007) [9/24countries] % of those who belong to religious organisations 52.9% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who have confidence in churches and religious organizations 52.2% (2018) [14/24countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections 88.8% (2018) [1/24countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions 72.2% (2008) [17/30countries] % of those who think that churches and religious organizations in their country have too much power 48.3% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those who think that all religious groups in their country should have equal rights 43.8% (2008) [28/30countries] % of those who think that religious extremists should be allowed to hold public meetings 15.5% (2018) [23/24countries] Religious activities> Austria % of those who pray at least once a week 32.9% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who take part in the activities or organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services at least once a month 6.9% (2018) [19/24countries] % of those who have a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon or crucifix 52.6% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to shrine/ temple/church/mosque at least once or twice a year 16.2% (2018) [22/24countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men and women, minutes per day per person) 3.3 (2008/09) [18/28countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men, minutes per day per person) 2.9 (2008/09) [17/28countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (women, minutes per day per person) 2.2 (2008/09) [24/28countries] Supernatural> Austria % of those who consider themselves to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural 37.8% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who believe in life after death (4 choices) 56.9% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who believe in heaven (4 choices) 41.7% (2018) [9/24countries] % of those who believe in hell (4 choices) 30.1% (2018) [13/24countries] % of those who believe in reincarnation 37.5% (2008) [6/30countries] % of those who believe in nirvana 23.0% (2008) [10/30countries] % of those who believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors 40.4% (2018) [6/24countries] Hofstede index> Austria Power Distance Index 11 [37/37countries] Individualism Index 55 [24/37countries] Masculinity Index 79 [4/37countries] Uncertaintly Avoidance Index 70 [19/37countries] Long Term Orientation Index 60.453 [15/37countries] Indulgence Index 62.723 [15/36countries]