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Australia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n Choose a country to compare\n----------\nAustralia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n

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Life> Italy Life satisfaction (10 steps) 6.324 (2021-2023) [29/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), under 30 years old 6.618 (2021-2023) [25/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 30-44 years old 6.602 (2021-2023) [26/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 45-60 years old 6.171 (2021-2023) [29/38countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps), 60 years old and above 6.119 (2021-2023) [27/38countries] % of those who feel very happy 14.4% (2018) [22/24countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel happy 91.2% (2018) [18/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel lively 52.1% (2018) [33/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel proud 73.3% (2018) [16/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel joyful 91.0% (2018) [17/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel cheerful 66.1% (2018) [33/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel scared 40.6% (2018) [5/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel miserable 46.1% (2018) [4/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel afraid 31.1% (2018) [27/33countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel sad 55.3% (2018) [7/33countries] % of those who think that life serves purpose 82.7% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves 71.4% (2018) [15/24countries] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life 70.4% (2021-2023) [36/38countries] % of those who have donated money to a charity 35.6% (2021-2023) [27/38countries] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives 24.3% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives 57.6% (2018) [18/24countries] % of those who think that success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control 50.9% (2019) [13/21countries] % of 15 year old students who think they usually manage one way or another 84.6% (2018) [32/37countries] % of 15 year old students who feel proud that they have accomplished things 86.2% (2018) [22/37countries] % of 15 year old students who feel that they can handle many things at a time 67.8% (2018) [28/37countries] % of 15 year old students who think their belief in themselves gets them through hard times 72.0% (2018) [16/37countries] % of 15 year old students who think they can usually find their way out of it when they are in a difficult situation 85.6% (2018) [12/37countries] % of 15 year old students who worry about what others think of them when they are failing 56.9% (2018) [16/36countries] % of 15 year old students who are afraid that they might not have enough talent when they are failing 58.6% (2018) [13/36countries] % of 15 year old students who would doubt their plans for the future when they are failing 57.4% (2018) [12/36countries] Identity> Italy % of those who feel close to their neighborhood 81.9% (2023) [5/16countries] % of those who feel close to their country 86.3% (2023) [7/16countries] % of those who feel close to people all over the world 80.9% (2023) [1/16countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who live in cities and people who live in rural areas in their country 19.9% (2021) [8/15countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people with different ethnic or racial backgrounds in their country 54.2% (2021) [4/15countries] % of those who think that discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity is serious in their country 82.0% (2021) [1/15countries] % of those who think that discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity is serious in the United States 89.9% (2021) [11/15countries] Personality> Italy Human relations> Italy % of those who think that people can be trusted or not (2 choices) 50.5% (2020) [14/14countries] % of those who think that people can be trusted or not (4 choices) 26.3% (2019) [19/20countries] Degree of trust in people in general (1-5 scale) 2.55 (2020) [19/20countries] % of people who have relatives or friends they can count on for help in times of need 86.9% (2021-2023) [32/38countries] Friendship> Italy Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men and women, minutes per day per person) 65.4 (2013/14) [6/30countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men, minutes per day per person) 73.0 (2013/14) [3/30countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (women, minutes per day per person) 57.8 (2013/14) [11/30countries] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day 43.4% (2007) [4/19countries] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day 33.1% (2007) [16/19countries] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day 23.3% (2007) [10/17countries] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day 51.4% (2007) [5/17countries] % of those who think that they should prioritize friendship over justice 24.8% (1998) [10/25countries] % of those who would prioritize friendship over justice 30.6% (1998) [8/26countries] % 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 73.1% (2001) [2/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who helps them get things done 51.1% (2001) [5/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who really understands them 81.5% (2001) [5/22countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is enjoyable company 79.7% (2001) [14/22countries] % of those who think that people who are better off should help friends who are less well off 57.6% (2001) [11/22countries] Denomination> Italy Christian, % of population 80.8% (2020) [7/37countries] Catholic, % of population 80.8% (2020) [3/28countries] Muslim, % of population 4.9% (2020) [8/19countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Christians 74.2% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Christians 3.3% (2018) [18/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Muslims 23.9% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Muslims 33.2% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Hindus 32.9% (2018) [11/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Hindus 14.3% (2018) [11/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Buddhists 43.5% (2018) [14/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Buddhists 11.9% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Jews 40.6% (2018) [7/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Jews 11.3% (2018) [13/24countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 34.7% (2018) [16/24countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 15.7% (2018) [6/24countries] Attitude toward religion> Italy % of those who think that they are religious 53.7% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who think that religion is important is in their life 54.9% (2022) [4/16countries] % of those who agree that prayer is an important part of their daily life 56.6% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can practice their religion freely 93.8% (2019) [8/21countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who are religious and people who are not in their country 29.0% (2021) [11/15countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who practice different religions in their country 54.2% (2021) [3/15countries] % of those who think that there is very little truth in any religion 15.9% (2008) [18/30countries] % of those who think that there are basic truths in many religions 60.5% (2008) [22/30countries] % of those who think that there is truth only in one religion 23.6% (2008) [4/30countries] % of those who believe in religious miracles 62.3% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness 78.8% (2008) [13/30countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to make friends 57.5% (2018) [10/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow 75.1% (2018) [15/24countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people 52.2% (2008) [9/30countries] % of those who think that religions are usually a barrier to equality between women and men 33.7% (2018) [16/24countries] % of those who think that we trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith 40.7% (2018) [7/24countries] % of those who think that religions bring more conflict than peace 58.5% (2018) [17/24countries] % of those who think that people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together 24.0% (2018) [11/24countries] % of those who think that people with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others 64.7% (2018) [12/24countries] % of those who think that we must respect all religions 81.4% (2008) [12/30countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs marrying a relative of theirs 82.9% (2018) [15/24countries] % 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 76.6% (2008) [22/30countries] % of those who think that governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith 60.6% (2018) [6/24countries] % of those who think that attending religious services regularly is important to be a good citizen 40.5% (2022) [6/17countries] % of those who think religious extremists should be allowed to publish their views on the Internet or social media 39.1% (2018) [11/24countries] % of those who think that religion represents the past and not the future 32.8% (2018) [20/24countries] % of those who think that religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past 42.1% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who believe in God (6 choices) 60.2% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who do not believe in God now but used to 7.7% (2018) [20/29countries] % of those who believe in God now but did not used to 5.9% (2018) [18/29countries] % of those who agree that god plays an important role in their life 60.2% (2019) [8/21countries] % of those who think that there is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally 46.4% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who think that life is meaningful only because God exists 24.2% (2018) [6/24countries] % of those who have their own way of connecting with God 56.7% (2018) [7/24countries] % of those who think that it is not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values 77.3% (2022) [8/17countries] % of those who think that men have more influence over family�fs religious practices 7.8% (2019) [18/21countries] % of those who think that women have more influence over family�fs religious practices 24.6% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same influence over family�fs religious practices 67.6% (2019) [10/21countries] Religious group> Italy % of those who have confidence in churches and religious organizations 57.3% (2018) [9/24countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections 86.0% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions 79.0% (2008) [9/30countries] % of those who think that churches and religious organizations in their country have too much power 61.9% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who think that all religious groups in their country should have equal rights 60.3% (2008) [15/30countries] % of those who think that religious extremists should be allowed to hold public meetings 39.9% (2018) [9/24countries] Religious activities> Italy % of those who pray at least once a week 50.4% (2018) [4/24countries] % 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 15.9% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who have a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon or crucifix 69.1% (2018) [2/24countries] % 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 45.6% (2018) [1/24countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men and women, minutes per day per person) 6.9 (2013/14) [8/28countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men, minutes per day per person) 5.7 (2013/14) [9/28countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (women, minutes per day per person) 8.2 (2013/14) [8/28countries] Supernatural> Italy % of those who consider themselves to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural 42.4% (2018) [6/24countries] % of those who believe in life after death (4 choices) 65.7% (2018) [4/24countries] % of those who believe in heaven (4 choices) 55.5% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who believe in hell (4 choices) 48.3% (2018) [5/24countries] % of those who believe in reincarnation 27.7% (2008) [14/30countries] % of those who believe in nirvana 21.3% (2008) [11/30countries] % of those who believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors 36.7% (2018) [8/24countries] % of those who think that astrology has some scientific truth 35.0% (1993) [17/17countries] Hofstede index> Italy Power Distance Index 50 [16/37countries] Individualism Index 76 [8/37countries] Masculinity Index 70 [5/37countries] Uncertaintly Avoidance Index 75 [17/37countries] Long Term Orientation Index 61.461 [14/37countries] Indulgence Index 29.688 [29/36countries]