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	Taiwan
Number of Nobel prize lauriates (by place of birth) (2020)	4 [29/78 countries]
Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD) at current PPP million $	43,994 (2019) [9/44 countries]
Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD) as % of GDP	3.50% (2019) [3/44 countries]
% of GERD financed by the business and enterprise sector	81.0% (2019) [1/43 countries]
% of GERD financed by government	18.2% (2019) [41/43 countries]
Total researchers per thousand total employment	13.84 (2019) [5/41 countries]
% women among researchers	22.7% (2019) [35/37 countries]

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	Taiwan
Voter turnout in the national election	74.9% (2020) [57/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	5.36 [31/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2004)	5.92 [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	57.6% [16/34 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2004)	50.8% [31/38 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	71.4% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2004)	54.2% [36/38 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2013)	47.8% [19/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	40.8% [24/34 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	29.1% [12/36 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	5.2% [29/36 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	5.37 [20/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	5.39 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	5.71 [18/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	6.30 [22/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.35 [25/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	6.35 [8/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.32 [12/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	5.90 [19/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	6.12 [16/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	4.58 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	4.93 [15/37 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	6.23 [15/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	6.14 [1/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that countryfs national elections (2014)	3.95 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	5.22 [11/34 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	21.7% [21/34 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	20.0% [24/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	15.2% [33/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	72.3% [13/36 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2016)	41.3% [22/35 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	72.9% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	59.1% [20/38 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	53.3% [4/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	47.1% [9/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	73.5% [2/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	47.1% [24/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	7.1% [16/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	13.6% [12/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2014)	3.78 [26/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2004)	4.10 [23/38 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	38.5% [37/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	45.0% [32/44 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2016)	24.7% [14/35 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	41.8% [3/34 countries]

	Taiwan
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2016)	2.01 [33/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	2.08 [33/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	21.3% [33/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	2.5% [34/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	80.4% [1/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	7.6% [32/34 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	5.30 [15/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	22.5% [33/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	35.7% [33/38 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2014)	19.7% [15/23 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2004)	23.0% [7/22 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2014)	40.7% [5/23 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2004)	31.0% [8/22 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	70.0% [18/34 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	6.5% [7/34 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2014)	60.4% [7/23 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2004)	45.7% [11/22 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2014)	8.0% [9/23 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2004)	9.5% [4/22 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2014)	8.4% [22/23 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2004)	8.4% [22/22 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2014)	68.7% [2/23 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2004)	54.8% [2/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	27.9% [6/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2004)	5.5% [4/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2014)	47.7% [11/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2004)	72.7% [16/22 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	10.2% [22/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	12.4% [34/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	22.9% [35/38 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.2% [33/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	48.5% [6/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	39.1% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	39.1% [14/38 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2016)	32.8% [31/35 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	53.8% [21/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2017)	59.7% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2016)	64.8% [9/35 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	55.0% [12/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	46.9% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	9.9% [9/35 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	60.3% [13/34 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	44.3% [31/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2014)	5.42 [17/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	5.62 [16/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2014)	5.26 [29/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2004)	5.15 [36/37 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	30.8% [19/34 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	24.9% [31/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	10.6% [26/34 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	8.3% [32/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	34.1% [15/34 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	26.7% [27/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	23.9% [25/34 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	17.3% [30/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2014)	4.65 [12/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	4.78 [12/37 countries]
% of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more (2017)	0.3% [30/30 countries]
% of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations (2017)	95.4% [1/30 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	18.4% [24/34 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	16.7% [31/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2016)	79.6% [25/35 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	11.3% [28/34 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	7.7% [36/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2016)	61.0% [32/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2016)	56.1% [24/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	10.2% [26/34 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who trust in civil servants (2016)	46.3% [5/35 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	70.6% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	67.6% [10/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	85.1 [32/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	35.6% [13/34 countries]
% of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption (2016)	18.2% [28/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2016)	91.3% [5/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2006)	76.4% [23/35 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	39.3% [26/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	1.6% [29/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	32.2% [4/30 countries]

	Taiwan
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	16.4% [174/189 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	24% [165/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2016)	73.9% [14/35 countries]

	Taiwan
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	16% [155/189 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	9.8% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2016)	7.5% [33/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	8.9% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	59.9% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2016)	76.7% [1/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	64.5% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2019)	88.7% [2/29 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2009)	85.6% [9/41 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	6.24 [10/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2004)	6.26 [5/38 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes (2016)	77.9% [12/35 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society (2016)	47.0% [22/35 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2013)	58.9% [14/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	36.0% [23/34 countries]
% of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy (2017)	33.2% [23/30 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2016)	58.7% [26/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2016)	91.5% [30/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2016)	45.5% [6/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	35.8% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	37.2% [35/35 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	7.5% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	5.2% [16/35 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	46.1% [4/30 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	42.0% [1/35 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	26.1% [22/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	58.3% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	31.4% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	26.7% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	18.5% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	14.2% [10/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	32.5% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	4.6% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	62.9% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	2.1% [21/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	49.4% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	48.5% [15/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	8.5% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	4.5% [27/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	9.9% [27/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2016)	77.4% [24/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2014)	5.77 [13/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2004)	5.71 [18/38 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2016)	46.2% [35/35 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2016)	44.2% [22/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	6.47 [5/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	6.38 [15/38 countries]
Extent to which people trust the courts (2017)	4.03 [27/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	45.9% [44/47 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	64.4% [11/36 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	40.0% [5/29 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2012)	31.6% [17/32 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	68.1% [8/40 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2012)	47.6% [22/32 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2012)	43.1% [27/32 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	75.5% [21/46 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	84.7% [6/44 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	34.0% [11/44 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	52.7% [24/47 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (2012)	30.9% [24/34 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (2008)	14.5% [37/44 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2018)	44.4% [28/47 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2017)	87.2% [6/30 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	72.7% [15/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	57.6% [1/40 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2012)	62.8% [5/31 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	60.9% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	94.5% [10/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	95.6% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	62.9% [6/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	62.0% [4/32 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex female couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	40.8% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex male couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	32.4% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	42.6% [17/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children restricts the employment and career chances (2012)	55.8% [2/40 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who live with their brother/ sister, among those who have brother/ sister (2017)	14.0% [1/30 countries]
% of those who but do not live with their brother/ sister but contact frequently (2017)	58.7% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	97.7% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	59.9% [12/30 countries]
% of those who think that their family members put pressure on them about the way they live or organise their personal life (2017)	23.8% [17/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2017)	17.0% [24/30 countries]
% of those who face anger of their family or close friends (2017)	18.7% [25/30 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.43 [29/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.38 [24/33 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who experience migration (2008)	65.0% [26/44 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	4.6% [28/44 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to find a place to live (2017)	57.4% [12/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to find a place to live (2017)	20.2% [4/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to find a place to live (2017)	2.9% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2013)	11.3% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	5.0% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2013)	34.2% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	74.7% [3/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2013)	36.9% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	62.0% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	0.2% [35/35 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	22.5% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2013)	41.9% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	35.7% [17/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2013)	52.9% [12/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	81.5% [1/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2013)	50.1% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	56.4% [12/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2013)	15.5% [33/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	19.8% [33/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2013)	91.9% [1/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	90.5% [2/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture (2013)	13.0% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2013)	60.7% [3/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	72.8% [4/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants (2013)	19.5% [26/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2013)	55.3% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	47.0% [15/34 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2013)	46.5% [8/33 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	40.7% [23/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2013)	81.0% [5/33 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	79.1% [16/34 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education (2013)	90.2% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	17.7% [18/34 countries]

	Taiwan
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	789.505 [22/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	33,775 [32/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	62,527 [15/192 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	29.0% [75/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	34.1% [10/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2016)	87.4% [16/35 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2013)	43.3% [17/33 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2016)	97.0% [2/35 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	38.8% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2019)	25.5% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2017)	21.1% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	23.6% [20/29 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	3.8% [25/29 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	63.8% [31/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	76.9% [10/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	14.4% [31/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	14.7% [21/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	17.7% [21/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	13.7% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	70.4% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	92.0% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2017)	87.0% [9/30 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	91.1% [18/41 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	28.2% [9/29 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	38.0% [1/29 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	3.48 [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	35.1% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	29.1% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that differences in peoplefs standard of living should be small for a society to be fair (2017)	77.0% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	67.2% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2017)	61.5% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	68.4% [19/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	66.4% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2016)	85.8% [13/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	50.6% [23/28 countries]
% of those who think that private companies are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	24.1% [6/28 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	1.8% [28/28 countries]
% of those who think that high income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	1.5% [25/28 countries]
% of those who think that low income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	16.5% [1/28 countries]
% of those who think that income differences do not need to be reduced (2019)	5.4% [9/28 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	79.6% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	16.6% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	97.7% [1/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	59.9% [12/30 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	11.7% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	18.3% [25/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	36.4% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	36.9% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	31.2% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	26.3% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	18.5% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	16.0% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	2.2% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	2.4% [22/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	0.3% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	0.3% [35/40 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	4.9% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	4.7% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	13.4% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	8.5% [35/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	49.5% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	53.9% [25/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	31.8% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	32.6% [7/41 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	2.2% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	1.2% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	77.3% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	68.0% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	32.1% [21/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	27.0% [34/38 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	20.4% [10/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	19.6% [10/36 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	20.5% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	30.9% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	3.9% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	3.4% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	51.2% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	45.5% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	44.9% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	51.0% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	14.7% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	70.8% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	14.4% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	34.4% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	26.5% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	35.0% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	34.4% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	33.5% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	31.1% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	34.4% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	60.9% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	66.5% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	84.5% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	91.6% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	93.5% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	79.6% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	78.8% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	23.7% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	23.4% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	8.0% [12/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	8.9% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	13.7% [12/29 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	13.6% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	8.9% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	9.1% [17/41 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	6.1% [25/29 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	60.1% [13/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	22.4% [10/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	5.2% [22/30 countries]

	Taiwan
Extent to which people trust major private companies (2017)	5.11 [10/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	57.8% [37/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	64.4% [29/44 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	60.3% [2/36 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations (2016)	36.8% [28/35 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes (2016)	83.6% [1/35 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2013)	52.1% [20/33 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	47.1% [31/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	28.7% [16/34 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	15.8% [26/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2016)	45.6% [23/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2016)	96.6% [1/35 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that the employment of elderly people is good for the country's economy (2015)	57.6% [11/20 countries]
% of those who think that the employment of elderly people takes jobs away from younger people (2015)	23.1% [13/20 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2015)	58.9% [33/37 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	63.0% [24/31 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2015)	44.4% [25/37 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	48.5% [13/31 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2016)	78.5% [18/35 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for promoting equality between men and women (2016)	88.6% [15/35 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2018)	29.1% [23/47 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2012)	41.1% [11/32 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2008)	39.4% [11/44 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	50.6% [3/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2012)	70.7% [3/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	65.9% [1/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2012)	81.8% [11/32 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	86.2% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2012)	82.5% [1/32 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	80.9% [1/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2012)	73.5% [1/32 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	78.4% [1/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2012)	84.1% [4/32 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	82.2% [2/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2012)	42.6% [16/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	37.7% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	36.1% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	26.7% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	36.8% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	9.2% [20/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	20.0% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	12.1% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	1.7% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	34.0% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	51.8% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	33.8% [25/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	40.1% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	36.5% [21/40 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	2.5% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	38.4% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	13.9% [12/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	42.7% [39/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	38.9% [33/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	44.6% [14/41 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	46.5% [26/31 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	22.5% [22/31 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2015)	56.5% [26/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2005)	43.0% [29/31 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2015)	9.0% [35/37 countries]
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2005)	10.3% [23/31 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2015)	28.0% [9/37 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2005)	32.8% [7/31 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	34.6% [16/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	21.1% [3/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	10.5% [28/30 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (2015)	37.9% [9/37 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (2005)	32.2% [15/31 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (2015)	52.0% [5/37 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (2015)	23.5% [23/37 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (2005)	27.4% [14/31 countries]
% of those who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	26.8% [30/37 countries]
% of the men who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	22.4% [32/37 countries]
% of the women who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	31.1% [28/37 countries]
% of those who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	45.5% [7/37 countries]
% of the men who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	45.6% [6/37 countries]
% of the women who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	45.4% [7/37 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2015)	54.5% [27/37 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2005)	94.2% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2015)	26.0% [22/37 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2005)	73.7% [25/31 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2015)	24.5% [20/37 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2005)	70.4% [20/31 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2015)	31.2% [34/37 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2005)	85.1% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2015)	9.0% [36/37 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2005)	52.0% [30/31 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2015)	20.9% [26/37 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2005)	80.2% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2015)	25.4% [23/37 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2005)	83.4% [11/31 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2015)	20.2% [17/37 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2005)	66.9% [14/31 countries]
% of those who think that it is important for a job to involve personal contact with other people (2015)	17.8% [31/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2015)	72.7% [14/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2005)	58.2% [23/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2015)	38.0% [9/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2005)	27.1% [14/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2015)	36.2% [11/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2005)	22.9% [20/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2015)	71.5% [23/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2005)	57.3% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2015)	82.9% [13/37 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2005)	81.8% [8/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2015)	88.5% [3/37 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2005)	81.9% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2015)	85.9% [2/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2005)	77.9% [9/31 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (2015)	10.8% [36/37 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (2005)	11.7% [27/31 countries]
% of those willing to move within the country not to lose job (2015)	31.9% [8/37 countries]
% of those willing to move to a different country not to lose job (2015)	29.0% [7/37 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2019)	72.4% [14/29 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2016)	66.6% [23/34 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2009)	75.6% [24/41 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in unemployment benefits (2016)	52.7% [11/34 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (2016)	53.1% [13/35 countries]
% of those willing to accept longer commuting to avoid unemployment (2015)	31.3% [33/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept longer commuting to avoid unemployment (2005)	32.8% [28/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (2015)	30.1% [23/36 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (2015)	55.9% [21/36 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (2005)	55.8% [21/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (2015)	14.0% [2/36 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (2005)	13.5% [6/31 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2007)	34.6% [11/34 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2005)	51.2% [7/31 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2007)	22.3% [28/34 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2005)	13.7% [27/31 countries]
% of those who always/ often work at home during usual working hours (2015)	15.0% [15/36 countries]
% of those who always/ often work on weekends (2015)	41.4% [6/36 countries]
% of those who have a regular schedule or shift (2015)	85.7% [2/37 countries]
% of those who cannot decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2015)	50.3% [25/37 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2015)	49.7% [13/37 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves how to organize work (2015)	40.3% [5/37 countries]
% of those who enjoy 5 or less days of leave (2007)	62.9% [9/34 countries]
% of those who enjoy more than 20 days of leave (2007)	11.5% [27/34 countries]
% of those who can take an hour or two off during working hours (2015)	63.2% [17/37 countries]

	Taiwan
% of those who think their pay is less than is just (2009)	39.9% [39/41 countries]
% of those willing to accept lower pay to avoid unemployment (2015)	48.2% [13/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept lower pay to avoid unemployment (2005)	42.5% [13/31 countries]
% of those who think how much responsibility goes with the job is very important in deciding pay (2019)	87.2% [6/28 countries]
% of those who think how much responsibility goes with the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	83.1% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (2019)	62.4% [11/28 countries]
% of those who think that the number of years spent in education and training is very important in deciding pay (2009)	53.9% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think what is needed to support a family is very important in deciding pay (2009)	61.9% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think whether the person has children to support is very important in deciding pay (2019)	55.8% [5/28 countries]
% of those who think whether the person has children to support is very important in deciding pay (2009)	35.7% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (2019)	89.4% [7/28 countries]
% of those who think how well he or she does the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	87.0% [9/40 countries]
% of those who think how hard he or she works at the job is very important in deciding pay (2009)	88.1% [6/41 countries]
% of those who agree that private companies are responsible for reducing the differences in pay (2019)	61.2% [18/29 countries]