Global Japanese Data Rankings

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	United States
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2016)	78.1% [10/35 countries]
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2006)	64.2% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (1996)	67.6% [18/23 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2016)	58.3% [11/35 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2006)	56.3% [15/33 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (1996)	61.5% [11/23 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	6.43 [6/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	6.45 [8/38 countries]
Extent to which people trust the courts (2017)	5.29 [18/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	70.6% [24/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2008)	76.7% [12/44 countries]

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	United States
Voter turnout in the national election	70.8% (2020) [74/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	6.02 [11/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2004)	6.19 [7/38 countries]
% of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think (1996)	75.6% [4/24 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	71.1% [4/34 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2004)	70.1% [11/38 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	53.3% [31/34 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2004)	63.6% [28/38 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2013)	80.2% [6/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	88.6% [1/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (1995)	83.2% [3/23 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)	36.9% [6/36 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 (2000)	27.0% [9/25 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 (1993)	36.7% [6/20 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)	15.6% [6/36 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 (2000)	17.2% [5/25 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 (1993)	12.0% [6/20 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	5.86 [12/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	6.25 [13/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	5.39 [25/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	6.15 [25/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.31 [26/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	6.11 [14/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.21 [16/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	6.08 [11/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	6.15 [14/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	4.25 [27/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	3.99 [33/37 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	5.95 [22/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	5.02 [16/34 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)	3.10 [32/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	5.65 [3/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone (2014)	5.74 [32/34 countries]

	United States
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	435 [23/190 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	597,998 [2/192 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	28.57% [71/185 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	10.42% [121/143 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	46.2% [16/193 countries]
Average age of cabinet members (2018)	61.28 [3/35 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	21.0% [22/34 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	23.5% [19/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	30.6% [16/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	52.2% [27/36 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2016)	42.5% [21/35 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2006)	29.9% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	58.5% [17/34 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	48.1% [30/38 countries]

	United States
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	50.7% [7/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	63.2% [3/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	50.4% [16/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	45.3% [28/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	35.6% [3/34 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2004)	10.9% [13/37 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2001)	7.4% [19/27 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)	16.6% [8/35 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)	4.65 [4/34 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)	4.62 [7/38 countries]

	United States
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	45.4% [28/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	58.9% [19/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (1998)	65.9% [7/30 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2016)	20.7% [19/35 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2006)	22.7% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (1996)	23.5% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	23.8% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2004)	18.5% [17/37 countries]

	United States
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2016)	3.17 [12/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	3.17 [9/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (1996)	3.20 [7/24 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	57.4% [12/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2007)	50.2% [9/33 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2004)	51.3% [19/38 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	10.8% [25/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	58.8% [6/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	16.2% [22/34 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	5.25 [19/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	41.4% [26/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	52.4% [13/38 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	57.1% [31/34 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	8.9% [5/34 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	22.2% [2/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	33.1% [17/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	41.5% [12/38 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.3% [24/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	30.4% [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	38.4% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	24.0% [27/38 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (1996)	32.6% [16/24 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2016)	62.0% [10/35 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	67.3% [5/34 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2006)	52.3% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2004)	53.0% [21/38 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (1996)	45.1% [13/24 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2017)	41.2% [19/30 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2016)	48.4% [24/35 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	45.9% [20/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2006)	57.0% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2004)	53.7% [20/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (1996)	67.9% [10/24 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	34.0% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (1996)	32.2% [4/24 countries]
% of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	8.6% [12/35 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	58.3% [15/34 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)	6.19 [2/34 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)	6.14 [3/38 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)	5.81 [10/34 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)	5.82 [9/37 countries]

	United States
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	52.0% [4/34 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	60.5% [2/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	37.0% [2/34 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	43.2% [2/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	44.5% [7/34 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	50.1% [10/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	66.8% [8/34 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	66.6% [11/38 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)	4.96 [7/34 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)	4.81 [10/37 countries]
% of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more (2017)	2.7% [21/30 countries]
% of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations (2017)	78.8% [23/30 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	29.7% [13/34 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	32.4% [12/38 countries]
% of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	64.8% [8/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2016)	81.7% [21/35 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2006)	88.3% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (1996)	89.4% [9/23 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	21.8% [16/34 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	18.7% [24/38 countries]
% of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	34.0% [20/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2016)	81.9% [13/35 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2006)	79.5% [15/33 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (1996)	73.3% [18/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2016)	76.6% [4/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2006)	47.6% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (1996)	50.3% [14/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	35.7% [2/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2004)	17.3% [14/38 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2016)	83.5% [1/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2006)	55.1% [28/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (1996)	63.7% [13/23 countries]

	United States
Employment in general government as % of total employment	14.91% (2019) [22/33 countries]
% of central government employees aged 55 years or older (2020)	31.04% [11/38 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2016)	21.4% [26/35 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2006)	22.6% [21/33 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (1996)	24.8% [9/24 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	63.3% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	75.4% [4/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	83.7 [35/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	23.7% [20/34 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2006)	36.9% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2004)	59.6% [6/38 countries]
% of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption (2016)	34.6% [21/35 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)	85.5% [16/35 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)	87.9% [13/35 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	49.0% [17/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	10.7% [4/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	15.3% [20/30 countries]

	United States
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	37.5% [61/189 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	-2.19% [97/180 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	122% [12/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2016)	64.3% [19/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2006)	38.1% [32/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (1996)	44.7% [24/24 countries]
General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP (2020)	5.8% [14/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP (2020)	3.6% [1/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP (2020)	2.0% [10/30 countries]
General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP (2020)	6.9% [13/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP (2020)	0.0% [30/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP (2020)	0.5% [14/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP (2020)	10.5% [1/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP (2020)	0.3% [30/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	6.1% [6/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	6.1% [6/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP (2020)	12.2% [27/30 countries]

	United States
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	33% [63/189 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	25.76% [33/111 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	11.6% [23/117 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	6.1% [38/113 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	2.9% [9/111 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	4.4% [109/117 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	19.8% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2016)	23.5% [14/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	24.2% [17/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2006)	27.6% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (1996)	18.1% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	60.9% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2016)	52.0% [16/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	48.1% [22/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2006)	31.8% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (1996)	47.6% [13/24 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)	72.8% [18/29 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)	63.3% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (1999)	65.0% [24/25 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	6.49 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2004)	6.40 [2/38 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes (2016)	76.5% [16/35 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)	49.1% [20/35 countries]

	United States
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2013)	52.4% [16/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	54.7% [15/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (1995)	50.0% [11/23 countries]
% of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy (2017)	51.0% [12/30 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2016)	61.8% [24/35 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2006)	74.5% [17/33 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (1996)	80.0% [5/24 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2016)	88.3% [33/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2006)	97.4% [13/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2001)	97.2% [14/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (1996)	98.1% [8/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2006)	29.9% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	57.3% [23/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	50.8% [31/35 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	8.6% [6/30 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	10.9% [5/35 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	25.3% [7/30 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	26.6% [5/35 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	16.5% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	45.9% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	65.8% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	13.8% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	2.1% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	0.3% [35/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	7.1% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	37.0% [5/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	50.4% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	6.7% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	77.9% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	15.4% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	7.8% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	2.7% [33/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	18.0% [13/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2016)	76.4% [26/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2006)	85.9% [16/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (1996)	88.6% [7/24 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)	5.89 [9/34 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)	6.03 [10/38 countries]

	United States
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	33,189.4 [3/216 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	0.1% [161/217 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	16.5% [138/217 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	18.2% [137/193 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	64.7% [91/193 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	17.0% [39/193 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	77.3 [60/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	80.2 [60/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	74.5 [67/199 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	36.3 [164/216 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	46.8 [15/121 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	53.1% [23/36 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2000)	65.0% [10/24 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	39.3% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (1999)	43.1% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	50.9% [11/32 countries]

	United States
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	5.1 (2020) [9/45 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	2.3 (2020) [9/44 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.45 [24/44 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, men	87.3% (2010) [15/36 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, women	90.0% (2010) [17/36 countries]
% of those who have lived together without getting married (1994)	18.4% [8/21 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (2002)	62.1% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1998)	15.0% [19/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1994)	59.1% [10/22 countries]
% of those who lived with their husband or wife before they got married (1994)	30.4% [9/22 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2002)	25.1% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (1994)	24.8% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (2002)	2.5% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (1994)	2.4% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	36.8% [27/40 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2002)	53.0% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (1994)	59.5% [13/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main purpose of marriage these days is to have children (1994)	18.9% [16/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2002)	69.6% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1998)	17.7% [19/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1994)	64.6% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2002)	62.4% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (1994)	58.1% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security (1994)	21.5% [15/22 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	79.3% [16/46 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	79.8% [8/44 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1998)	57.7% [15/30 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1994)	66.9% [12/22 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	24.6% [16/44 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (1998)	11.5% [19/30 countries]
% of those who think that sex under 16 years old is always wrong (1994)	66.6% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	36.6% [30/47 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2008)	56.0% [20/44 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1998)	43.7% [18/30 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1994)	58.0% [10/22 countries]

	United States
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.64 [146/200 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	10.9 [149/204 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	29.2 [36/43 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (1994)	22.7% [19/22 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	19 [123/183 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	5.4 [144/193 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	6 [143/194 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	15.9 [133/194 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	39.6% [23/42 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)	31.1% [18/44 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 (1998)	33.1% [5/30 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)	54.4% [20/47 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2008)	59.1% [16/43 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (1998)	59.3% [6/30 countries]

	United States
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	26.6% (2018) [3/39 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2020)	12.2% [2/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2015)	17.8% [2/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2010)	15.8% [3/5 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2005)	19.3% [3/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2000)	15.4% [3/5 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (1995)	4.8% [4/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (1990)	5.0% [4/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (1985)	3.5% [2/2 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (1980)	5.0% [3/3 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2020)	0.8% [1/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2015)	0.8% [1/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2010)	81.4% [1/5 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2005)	80.5% [1/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2000)	81.7% [2/5 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (1995)	55.4% [2/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (1990)	62.0% [1/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (1985)	51.0% [1/2 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2017)	71.5% [15/30 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2001)	73.2% [16/27 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	86.1% [1/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	15.3% [29/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (1994)	8.7% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	42.3% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (1994)	36.1% [13/22 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	87.2% [29/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	85.5% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (1994)	82.1% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	26.8% [27/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	45.7% [14/32 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	33.1% [33/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children restricts the employment and career chances (2012)	33.5% [26/40 countries]

	United States
% of those who live with their brother/ sister, among those who have brother/ sister (2017)	0.8% [28/30 countries]
% of those who but do not live with their brother/ sister but contact frequently (2017)	55.1% [15/30 countries]
Total public social expenditure on families as % of GDP (2017)	1.08% [35/37 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	82.9% [9/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	58.7% [13/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	83.3% [4/27 countries]
% of those who think that their family members put pressure on them about the way they live or organise their personal life (2017)	25.9% [11/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2017)	21.0% [19/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2001)	30.8% [17/27 countries]
% of those who face anger of their family or close friends (2017)	23.2% [19/30 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.63 [14/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.67 [8/33 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) (2018)	5.74 [31/47 countries]
Fathers' time spent on physical care and child supervision (as mothers=100) (Latest available year)	43.4 [7/20 countries]
Fathers' time spent teaching, reading, and playing with children (as mothers=100) (Latest available year)	78.8 [3/20 countries]

	United States
Share prices (10 years ago as 100) (2021)	291 [20/42 countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets	12.8% (2021) [35/38 countries]

	United States
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 (%) (2020)	3.2% [141/154 countries]
Prevalence of overweight in children under 5 (%) (2020)	8.8% [44/154 countries]
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	26% [62/151 countries]

	United States
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	15.3% [68/231 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	341,715 [18/164 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	10.4 [74/157 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2008)	88.2% [4/44 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	15.0% [13/44 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to find a place to live (2017)	66.4% [6/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to find a place to live (2017)	6.6% [23/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to find a place to live (2017)	9.2% [20/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2013)	14.1% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	11.3% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (1995)	8.6% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2013)	43.6% [22/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	56.4% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (1995)	64.2% [10/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2013)	20.6% [33/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	26.9% [32/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (1995)	33.4% [16/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	3.9% [13/35 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	64.6% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2013)	54.2% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	45.4% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (1995)	33.9% [9/23 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2013)	35.8% [20/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	43.0% [17/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (1995)	48.1% [9/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2013)	65.7% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	57.2% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (1995)	62.1% [7/23 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)	28.9% [31/33 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)	32.8% [32/33 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 (1995)	35.4% [21/23 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2013)	16.6% [30/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	22.9% [25/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (1995)	17.1% [21/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture (2013)	5.5% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2013)	44.5% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	47.4% [16/34 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (1995)	41.7% [14/23 countries]
% of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants (2013)	18.2% [28/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2013)	23.7% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	29.9% [24/34 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (1995)	32.7% [16/22 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)	37.2% [20/33 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)	38.5% [28/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2013)	60.5% [29/33 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	69.8% [27/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (1995)	77.2% [14/16 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education (2013)	83.9% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	40.1% [1/34 countries]

	United States
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	22,997.500 [1/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	69,231 [6/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	69,231 [9/192 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	70,430 [5/173 countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$) (2020)	79.6 [8/35 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	7.0% [157/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	36.6% [9/35 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	7,162 [4/141 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2016)	73.0% [28/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2006)	87.9% [16/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (1996)	93.2% [5/24 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2013)	74.8% [5/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	86.7% [2/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (1995)	81.8% [4/23 countries]

	United States
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	115 [9/49 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	98 [22/49 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	99 [21/49 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	99 [21/49 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	102 [21/49 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	102 [21/49 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	105 [17/49 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	107 [18/49 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	107 [16/49 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	112 [14/49 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	104 [18/49 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	111 [14/49 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	137 [4/49 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	92 [29/49 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	139 [2/49 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	102 [16/49 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	181 [3/49 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	101 [22/49 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	155 [3/49 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	121 [8/49 countries]
Long-term interest rate (2021)	1.44% [11/37 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2016)	72.6% [29/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2006)	85.2% [20/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (1996)	85.9% [14/24 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices 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)	17.0% [31/36 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	17.8% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	20.2% [10/20 countries]

	United States
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.393 [33/37 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	18.1% [2/37 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	51.2% [29/41 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (1999)	59.7% [17/24 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)	25.9% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	27.5% [14/29 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	10.7% [7/29 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	67.7% [22/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	73.0% [18/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	26.1% [6/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	22.7% [4/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	8.0% [39/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	11.3% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	70.9% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	73.5% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2017)	63.7% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	66.5% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (1999)	66.2% [23/25 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	20.5% [20/29 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	12.2% [22/29 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	4.76 [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	65.9% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	59.2% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (1999)	57.9% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that differences in peoplefs standard of living should be small for a society to be fair (2017)	34.9% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	45.9% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2017)	32.8% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	30.3% [36/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	32.6% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2000)	62.9% [15/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1999)	35.3% [25/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1996)	54.0% [16/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1993)	62.4% [10/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2016)	55.9% [35/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2006)	69.3% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1998)	82.3% [13/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1996)	67.7% [16/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	35.1% [28/28 countries]
% of those who think that private companies are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	33.6% [2/28 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	5.7% [17/28 countries]
% of those who think that high income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	6.3% [3/28 countries]
% of those who think that low income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	8.0% [2/28 countries]
% of those who think that income differences do not need to be reduced (2019)	11.4% [3/28 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	73.5% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	3.4% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	82.9% [9/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	58.7% [13/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	83.3% [4/27 countries]

	United States
% 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)	25.1% [11/29 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)	17.1% [27/41 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 (1999)	17.2% [14/24 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)	39.1% [8/29 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)	38.9% [11/41 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 (1999)	32.4% [10/24 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)	15.4% [21/29 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)	15.0% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	19.0% [13/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	17.7% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	26.0% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (1999)	28.6% [7/24 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)	2.8% [14/29 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)	2.9% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	2.8% [9/24 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)	1.6% [11/29 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)	3.1% [3/40 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 (1999)	2.4% [3/24 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)	5.1% [14/29 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)	8.7% [9/41 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 (1999)	9.2% [5/24 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)	11.5% [21/29 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)	12.8% [22/41 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 (1999)	16.1% [7/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	57.1% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	49.0% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (1999)	46.8% [19/24 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)	24.7% [21/29 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)	26.4% [19/41 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 (1999)	25.5% [13/24 countries]

	United States
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	16.9% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	11.5% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (1999)	16.3% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	75.1% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	79.9% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (1999)	74.2% [12/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	36.9% [19/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	39.0% [22/38 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	18.6% [15/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	13.2% [33/36 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	8.0% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	8.6% [30/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (1999)	9.5% [21/25 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	13.1% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	14.4% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	72.2% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	69.9% [17/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	14.7% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	15.7% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	25.9% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	65.3% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	8.8% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	45.8% [14/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (1999)	47.8% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	27.6% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (1999)	26.2% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	71.3% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (1999)	72.0% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	28.9% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	30.5% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	20.5% [17/25 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	43.3% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	49.9% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	80.9% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	88.0% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	91.3% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	89.2% [3/29 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	95.5% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	46.4% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	46.4% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	47.2% [18/25 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	15.8% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	20.2% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	4.2% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	2.8% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	12.8% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	11.2% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	7.7% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	12.2% [9/41 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	14.9% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	10.9% [21/41 countries]

	United States
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)	10.7% (2021) [97/193 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	35.6% (2015) [37/37 countries]

	United States
Tourism, employment, % of total employment	3.9% (2019) [34/39 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	36.4% (2015) [35/35 countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	63.6% (2015) [1/35 countries]

	United States
% 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)	51.6% [16/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	30.3% [5/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	3.6% [27/30 countries]

	United States
Extent to which people trust major private companies (2017)	4.57 [22/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	82.0% [13/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	77.0% [11/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (1998)	80.7% [4/30 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	44.5% [18/36 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2000)	40.6% [21/25 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (1993)	41.5% [17/20 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations (2016)	50.7% [14/35 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes (2016)	53.5% [19/35 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2013)	65.3% [10/33 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	60.9% [16/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	37.9% [14/34 countries]

	United States
Cost of business start-up procedures (% of GNI per capita) (2019)	1.0% [160/190 countries]

	United States
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	40.9% [9/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2016)	52.1% [16/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2006)	47.0% [21/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (1996)	41.9% [22/24 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2016)	79.6% [24/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2006)	85.4% [19/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (1996)	88.2% [6/24 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs (2016)	61.9% [20/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs (2006)	61.7% [18/33 countries]

	United States
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (2021)	78.7% [27/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (2021)	68.2% [28/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 35-44) (2021)	89.6% [37/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 35-44) (2021)	74.6% [31/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), men (2021)	67.4% [27/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), women (2021)	56.7% [22/38 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	1.4% [172/187 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	1.4% [172/187 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	19.9% [87/187 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	78.7% [17/187 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2015)	74.4% [12/37 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	76.3% [6/31 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (1997)	71.1% [15/25 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2015)	52.8% [16/37 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	53.6% [10/31 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (1997)	46.5% [10/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2016)	36.3% [35/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2006)	56.1% [27/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1998)	72.3% [22/30 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1996)	69.4% [16/24 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2016)	84.6% [20/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2006)	75.1% [26/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (1996)	85.3% [12/24 countries]

	United States
Gender wage gap (comparison of median)	17.7% (2020) [3/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for promoting equality between men and women (2016)	84.8% [23/35 countries]
Maternal employment rate - child under 15	70.0% (2019) [27/40 countries]
Share of female managers	41.4% (2021) [5/39 countries]
Female share of the directors of the largest publicly listed companies (2021)	29.7% [21/43 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)	19.8% [32/47 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 (2008)	27.6% [22/44 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)	23.6% [21/33 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 (1998)	22.2% [22/30 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 (1994)	21.4% [18/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	37.6% [16/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1998)	49.6% [4/30 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1994)	51.2% [2/22 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	58.3% [28/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (1994)	57.6% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	62.7% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (1994)	56.2% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	39.5% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (1994)	33.0% [16/22 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	73.4% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (1994)	70.9% [5/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	36.8% [14/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (1994)	46.2% [3/22 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	36.7% [11/41 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)	30.4% [25/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	32.4% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	17.9% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	17.3% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2002)	3.9% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (1994)	11.1% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	11.6% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	6.1% [21/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	33.9% [20/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2002)	57.3% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (1994)	54.7% [10/22 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)	38.8% [23/41 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)	42.6% [14/41 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)	36.3% [18/41 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)	37.5% [20/40 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)	5.7% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	54.9% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2002)	17.3% [26/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (1994)	37.8% [3/22 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	4.5% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2002)	6.9% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (1994)	8.4% [17/22 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	55.2% [24/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	59.2% [16/33 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	54.2% [12/22 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	42.5% [20/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	44.8% [15/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (1994)	48.1% [11/22 countries]

	United States
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, men, % of total employed	9.0% (2020) [19/31 countries]
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, women, % of total employed	7.0% (2020) [14/31 countries]
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	52.5% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	43.7% [5/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (2005)	38.0% [27/31 countries]

	United States
Temporary employment - male as % of dependent employment	4.1% (2017) [33/36 countries]
Temporary employment - female as % of dependent employment	3.8% (2017) [33/36 countries]
Temporary employment - 15-24 years as % of dependent employment	8.2% (2017) [32/36 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2015)	74.6% [6/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2005)	78.0% [3/31 countries]

	United States
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2015)	31.5% [4/37 countries]
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2005)	24.7% [3/31 countries]

	United States
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2015)	43.1% [1/37 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2005)	44.5% [2/31 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (1997)	52.2% [1/25 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	38.0% [13/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	12.9% [13/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to find a job (2017)	18.9% [15/30 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)	27.4% [23/37 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)	32.5% [14/31 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (1997)	21.1% [18/25 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (2015)	40.1% [17/37 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (1997)	39.6% [12/25 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)	29.9% [11/37 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)	30.3% [8/31 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 (1997)	31.0% [5/25 countries]
% of those who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	50.5% [2/37 countries]
% of the men who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	48.4% [1/37 countries]
% of the women who have given up good job opportunities for the benefit of their family life (2015)	52.5% [3/37 countries]
% of those who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	54.4% [3/37 countries]
% of the men who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	52.6% [3/37 countries]
% of the women who have remained in a job that was not satisfying for you for the benefit of your family life (2015)	56.1% [2/37 countries]

	United States
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2015)	73.6% [3/37 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2005)	92.5% [26/31 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (1997)	94.6% [11/25 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2015)	29.0% [19/37 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2005)	79.4% [21/31 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (1997)	79.6% [14/25 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2015)	49.6% [4/37 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2005)	87.1% [10/31 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (1997)	88.6% [3/25 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2015)	51.6% [14/37 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2005)	94.5% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (1997)	95.2% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2015)	28.8% [20/37 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2005)	79.4% [16/31 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (1997)	79.4% [10/25 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2015)	42.1% [6/37 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2005)	90.5% [3/31 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (1997)	80.7% [10/25 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2015)	47.4% [2/37 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2005)	89.7% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (1997)	78.7% [12/25 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2015)	16.7% [25/37 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2005)	54.2% [25/31 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (1997)	55.1% [15/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is important for a job to involve personal contact with other people (2015)	22.0% [27/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2015)	75.8% [9/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2005)	71.2% [5/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (1997)	69.9% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2015)	27.9% [20/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2005)	27.4% [13/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (1997)	24.5% [9/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2015)	40.8% [7/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2005)	35.9% [5/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (1997)	31.1% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2015)	78.8% [11/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2005)	85.3% [2/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (1997)	74.0% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2015)	82.7% [15/37 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2005)	80.0% [12/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (1997)	80.8% [9/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2015)	88.2% [4/37 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2005)	87.8% [1/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (1997)	80.3% [3/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2015)	80.3% [9/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2005)	81.4% [5/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (1997)	70.7% [15/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives personal contact with other people (2015)	94.0% [4/37 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives a chance to improve their skills (2005)	65.3% [18/31 countries]