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Life France Life satisfaction (10 steps) 6.687 (2022) [7/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - male 6.696 (2012-2014) [7/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - female 6.684 (2012-2014) [6/10countries] Average Happiness (10 steps) 6.6 (2000-2009) [8/10countries] Inequality of happiness (standard deviation of 10-step happiness) 2.16 (2000-2009) [1/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) gender gap 1.030 (2010) [2/10countries] Tertiary - Secondary gap in life satisfaction 0.4 (2010) [4/10countries] Extent of life satisfaction/ happiness (7 steps) 4.97 (2017) [6/7countries] % of those who feel very happy 15.2% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who had positive affect on the previous day 77.0% (2010-2012) [8/10countries] % of those who report that they felt happiness on the previous day 76.8% (2010-2012) [8/10countries] % of those who had negative affect on the previous day 26.2% (2010-2012) [2/10countries] % of those who have recently felt unhappy and depressed 33.3% (2017) [4/7countries] % of those who have recently felt difficulties were piling up so high that they could not overcome 16.3% (2017) [7/7countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel happy 93.5% (2018) [1/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel lively 68.9% (2018) [8/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel proud 73.1% (2018) [5/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel joyful 92.5% (2018) [2/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel cheerful 93.6% (2018) [1/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel scared 28.3% (2018) [8/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel miserable 36.9% (2018) [8/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel afraid 57.7% (2018) [4/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel sad 45.8% (2018) [8/9countries] % of young people who have hope for their futhre 84.2% (2018) [4/7countries] % of those who think that life serves purpose 80.8% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who think that it is (rather) easy to accomplish their goals 54.1% (2017) [6/7countries] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves 84.0% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life 82.2% (2021) [7/10countries] Generosity of the pepople -14.7% (2021) [9/10countries] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives 9.6% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives 76.4% (2018) [3/8countries] % of 15 year old students who think they usually manage one way or another 92.4% (2018) [5/10countries] % of 15 year old students who feel proud that they have accomplished things 86.6% (2018) [5/10countries] % of 15 year old students who feel that they can handle many things at a time 67.0% (2018) [7/10countries] % of 15 year old students who think their belief in themselves gets them through hard times 58.5% (2018) [9/10countries] % of 15 year old students who think they can usually find their way out of it when they are in a difficult situation 75.5% (2018) [9/10countries] % of 15 year old students who worry about what others think of them when they are failing 47.5% (2018) [10/10countries] % of 15 year old students who are afraid that they might not have enough talent when they are failing 61.8% (2018) [6/10countries] % of 15 year old students who would doubt their plans for the future when they are failing 62.2% (2018) [5/10countries] Suicide France Suicide - all ages (per 100,000 population) 13.8 (2019) [5/10countries] Suicide - all ages, male (per 100,000 population) 20.4 (2019) [4/10countries] Suicide - all ages, female (per 100,000 population) 7.6 (2019) [4/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years (per 100,000 population) 6.6 (2016) [8/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years, male (per 100,000 population) 9.6 (2016) [9/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years, female (per 100,000 population) 3.4 (2016) [7/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years (per 100,000 population) 17.8 (2016) [5/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years, male (per 100,000 population) 27.5 (2016) [4/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years, female (per 100,000 population) 7.8 (2016) [7/10countries] Identity France % of those who think that the most important identification is nationality 16.1% (2003) [1/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is occupation 14.4% (2003) [7/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is race/ethnic background 6.9% (2003) [2/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is gender 20.2% (2003) [1/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is age 5.6% (2003) [4/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is religion 4.7% (2003) [4/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is political preference 2.1% (2003) [1/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is family or marital status 18.4% (2003) [9/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is social class 5.5% (2003) [1/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is their hometown 6.0% (2003) [2/9countries] Belongingness France % of those who feel close to their town or city 78.8% (2013) [4/7countries] % of those who feel close to their county 80.1% (2013) [2/7countries] % of those who feel close to their country 92.4% (2013) [2/7countries] % of those who feel close to [Continent] 56.8% (2013) [4/7countries] % of those who feel very close to their ethnic group 31.3% (2003) [3/3countries] Personality France % of those who think they are reserved 49.5% (2005) [3/5countries] % of those who think they are trusting 64.2% (2005) [3/5countries] % of those who think they do a thorough job 96.2% (2005) [2/5countries] % of those who think they are relaxed 45.3% (2005) [4/5countries] % of those who think they have an active imagination 63.0% (2005) [3/5countries] % of those who think they are outgoing 85.9% (2005) [1/5countries] % of those who think they tend to find fault with others 13.2% (2005) [3/5countries] % of those who think they are lazy 6.3% (2005) [5/5countries] % of those who think they are nervous 27.1% (2005) [3/5countries] Human relations France % of those who think that people can be trusted or not (4 choices) 40.5% (2017) [6/7countries] % of those who think that only few people to trust 70.4% (2006) [5/9countries] % of those who think that people try to be fair (4 choices) 83.4% (2017) [2/7countries] % of people who have relatives or friends they can count on for help in times of need 92.1% (2019) [5/10countries] % of those who often use their free time to establish useful contacts 22.1% (2007) [4/8countries] % of those who have been asked to help influence important decisions in other people's favour 66.6% (2006) [8/9countries] % of those who could ask others to help influence important decisions in their favour 83.1% (2006) [5/9countries] % of those who think that they should feel obligated to pay back the person who does a favour for them 51.6% (2017) [2/5countries] %of those who feel that they lack companionship 27.2% (2017) [4/7countries] %of those who feel that they are isolated from others 22.3% (2017) [4/7countries] %of those who feel that they are left out 18.0% (2017) [5/7countries] Friendship France % of those who eat or drink with friends or acquaintances once a week or more 16.7% (2017) [2/7countries] % of those who never eat or drink with friends or acquaintances 17.4% (2017) [2/7countries] %of those who make new friends or acquaintances at eating/ drinking 53.5% (2017) [2/7countries] % of those who live with their close friends or contact frequently 58.4% (2017) [6/7countries] % of those who have contact with 20 or more people in a day 24.3% (2017) [6/7countries] % of those who have contact with 4 or less people in a day 28.1% (2017) [1/7countries] % of those who mostly see people in contact face-to-face 43.1% (2017) [5/7countries] % of those who almost never see people in contact face-to-face 6.7% (2017) [4/7countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men and women, minutes per day per person) 56 (2009) [5/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men, minutes per day per person) 53 (2009) [5/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (women, minutes per day per person) 58 (2009) [5/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (gender difference [=men-women], minutes per day per person) -5 (2009) [5/10countries] % of those who say that they would like to have more time with their friends 63.6% (2005) [4/9countries] % of those who say that they would like to have less time with their friends 2.9% (2005) [3/9countries] % of those who think that it is all right to develop friendships with people just because they can be of use 11.1% (2017) [3/5countries] % of those who think that they should prioritize friendship over justice 24.6% (1998) [4/8countries] % of those who would prioritize friendship over justice 32.2% (1998) [1/9countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to help them with a household or a garden job that they cannot do themselves 14.4% (2017) [4/7countries] % 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? 9.2% (2017) [5/7countries] % 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 40.3% (2017) [2/7countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to give them advice about family problems 43.0% (2017) [5/7countries] % of those who would turn to close friends first to enjoy a pleasant social occasion with 41.6% (2017) [5/7countries] % of those who have a friend/ friends other than at workplace or in the neighborhood 78.5% (2001) [5/8countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is intelligent and makes them think 50.0% (2001) [3/8countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who helps them get things done 33.0% (2001) [6/8countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who really understands them 71.1% (2001) [5/8countries] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is enjoyable company 84.9% (2001) [2/8countries] % of those who think that people who are better off should help friends who are less well off 35.0% (2001) [6/8countries] Denomination France Christian, % of population 87.5% (2012) [1/10countries] Catholic, % of population 85.5% (2012) [1/6countries] Protestant, % of population 2.0% (2012) [7/7countries] Jewish, % of population 1.0% (2012) [2/2countries] Muslim, % of population 7.5% (2012) [1/6countries] No religion (None, unaffiliated), % of population 4.0% (2012) [6/6countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Christians 58.4% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Christians 4.3% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Muslims 23.3% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Muslims 31.0% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Hindus 38.4% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Hindus 5.9% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Buddhists 47.1% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Buddhists 4.4% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Jews 36.1% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Jews 9.0% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 50.8% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 4.0% (2018) [8/8countries] Attitude toward religion France % of those who think that they are religious 27.4% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that there is truth only in one religion 5.1% (2008) [9/9countries] % of those who think that there is very little truth in any religion 36.7% (2008) [1/9countries] % of those who believe in religious miracles 38.0% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness 66.8% (2008) [8/9countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to make friends 38.8% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow 79.9% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people 21.2% (2008) [7/9countries] % of those who think that religions are usually a barrier to equality between women and men 58.1% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those who think that we trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith 16.4% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who think that religions bring more conflict than peace 67.1% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who think that people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together 17.6% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who think that people with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others 66.6% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that we must respect all religions 84.8% (2008) [1/9countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs marrying a relative of theirs 84.4% (2018) [5/8countries] % 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 78.6% (2008) [6/9countries] % of those who think that governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith 26.1% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think religious extremists should be allowed to publish their views on the Internet or social media 14.7% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that religion represents the past and not the future 38.4% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past 25.0% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who believe in God (6 choices) 30.6% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who think that there is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally 24.5% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who think that life is meaningful only because God exists 17.4% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who have their own way of connecting with God 51.2% (2018) [3/8countries] Religious group France % of those who participate in the activities of a church or other religious organisation at least once a month 9.3% (2007) [5/8countries] % of those who belong to religious organisations 19.8% (2014) [7/8countries] % of those who have confidence in churches and religious organizations 42.2% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that religious organisations/authorities have the most influence on the actions of the government 0.1% (2016) [8/8countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections 84.4% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions 78.3% (2008) [4/9countries] % of those who think that churches and religious organizations in their country have too much power 33.8% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that all religious groups in their country should have equal rights 59.0% (2008) [5/9countries] % of those who think that religious extremists should be allowed to hold public meetings 17.8% (2018) [7/8countries] Religious activities France % of those who pray at least once a week 21.1% (2018) [6/8countries] % 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 7.0% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who have a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon or crucifix 34.6% (2018) [4/8countries] % 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 31.1% (2018) [3/8countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men and women, minutes per day per person) 3 (2009) [7/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men, minutes per day per person) 2 (2009) [7/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (women, minutes per day per person) 3 (2009) [7/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (gender difference [=men-women], minutes per day per person) -1 (2009) [2/9countries] Supernatural France % of those who consider themselves to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural 34.3% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who believe in life after death (4 choices) 44.7% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who believe in heaven (4 choices) 29.4% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who believe in hell (4 choices) 21.0% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who believe in reincarnation 20.5% (2008) [9/9countries] % of those who believe in nirvana 10.1% (2008) [7/9countries] % of those who believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors 24.0% (2018) [5/8countries]