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[Life] Life satisfaction (10 steps)
[Life] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - male
[Life] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - female
[Life] Life satisfaction (10 steps) gender gap
[Life] Tertiary - Secondary gap in life satisfaction
[Life] Extent of life satisfaction/ happiness (7 steps)
[Life] % of those who feel very happy
[Life] % of those who had positive affect on the previous day
[Life] % of those who report that they felt happiness on the previous day
[Life] % of those who had negative affect on the previous day
[Life] % of those who have recently felt unhappy and depressed
[Life] % of those who have recently felt difficulties were piling up so high that they could not overcome
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel happy
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel lively
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel proud
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel joyful
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel cheerful
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel scared
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel miserable
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel afraid
[Life] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel sad
[Life] % of young people who have hope for their futhre
[Life] % of those who think that life serves purpose
[Life] % of those who think that it is (rather) easy to accomplish their goals
[Life] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves
[Life] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life
[Life] Generosity of the pepople
[Life] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives
[Life] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives
[Life] % of 15 year old students who think they usually manage one way or another
[Life] % of 15 year old students who feel proud that they have accomplished things
[Life] % of 15 year old students who feel that they can handle many things at a time
[Life] % of 15 year old students who think their belief in themselves gets them through hard times
[Life] % of 15 year old students who think they can usually find their way out of it when they are in a difficult situation
[Life] % of 15 year old students who worry about what others think of them when they are failing
[Life] % of 15 year old students who are afraid that they might not have enough talent when they are failing
[Life] % of 15 year old students who would doubt their plans for the future when they are failing
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is nationality
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is occupation
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is race/ethnic background
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is gender
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is age
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is religion
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is political preference
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is family or marital status
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is social class
[Identity] % of those who think that the most important identification is their hometown
[Belongingness] % of those who feel close to their town or city
[Belongingness] % of those who feel close to their county
[Belongingness] % of those who feel close to their country
[Belongingness] % of those who feel close to [Continent]
[Belongingness] % of those who feel very close to their ethnic group
[Personality] % of those who think they are reserved
[Personality] % of those who think they are trusting
[Personality] % of those who think they do a thorough job
[Personality] % of those who think they are relaxed
[Personality] % of those who think they have an active imagination
[Personality] % of those who think they are outgoing
[Personality] % of those who think they tend to find fault with others
[Personality] % of those who think they are lazy
[Personality] % of those who think they are nervous
[Human relations] % of those who think that people can be trusted or not (4 choices)
[Human relations] % of those who think that only few people to trust
[Human relations] % of those who think that people try to be fair (4 choices)
[Human relations] % of people who have relatives or friends they can count on for help in times of need
[Human relations] % of those who often use their free time to establish useful contacts
[Human relations] % of those who have been asked to help influence important decisions in other people's favour
[Human relations] % of those who could ask others to help influence important decisions in their favour
[Human relations] % of those who think that they should feel obligated to pay back the person who does a favour for them
[Human relations] %of those who feel that they lack companionship
[Human relations] %of those who feel that they are isolated from others
[Human relations] %of those who feel that they are left out
[Friendship] % of those who eat or drink with friends or acquaintances once a week or more
[Friendship] % of those who never eat or drink with friends or acquaintances
[Friendship] %of those who make new friends or acquaintances at eating/ drinking
[Friendship] % of those who live with their close friends or contact frequently
[Friendship] % of those who have contact with 20 or more people in a day
[Friendship] % of those who have contact with 4 or less people in a day
[Friendship] % of those who mostly see people in contact face-to-face
[Friendship] % of those who almost never see people in contact face-to-face
[Friendship] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men and women, minutes per day per person)
[Friendship] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men, minutes per day per person)
[Friendship] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (women, minutes per day per person)
[Friendship] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day
[Friendship] % of Grade 4 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day
[Friendship] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day
[Friendship] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day
[Friendship] % of those who say that they would like to have more time with their friends
[Friendship] % of those who say that they would like to have less time with their friends
[Friendship] % of those who think that it is all right to develop friendships with people just because they can be of use
[Friendship] % of those who think that they should prioritize friendship over justice
[Friendship] % of those who would prioritize friendship over justice
[Friendship] % of those who would turn to close friends first to help them with a household or a garden job that they cannot do themselves
[Friendship] % of those who would turn to close friends first to help them around their home if they were sick and had to stay in bed for a few days?
[Friendship] % of those who would turn to close friends first to be there for them if they felt a bit down or depressed and wanted to talk about it
[Friendship] % of those who would turn to close friends first to give them advice about family problems
[Friendship] % of those who would turn to close friends first to enjoy a pleasant social occasion with
[Friendship] % of those who have a friend/ friends other than at workplace or in the neighborhood
[Friendship] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is intelligent and makes them think
[Friendship] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who helps them get things done
[Friendship] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who really understands them
[Friendship] % of those who think that a close friend is someone who is enjoyable company
[Friendship] % of those who think that people who are better off should help friends who are less well off
[Denomination] Christian, % of population
[Denomination] Catholic, % of population
[Denomination] Protestant, % of population
[Denomination] Orthodox, % of population
[Denomination] Jewish, % of population
[Denomination] Muslim, % of population
[Denomination] Sunni, % of population
[Denomination] Shia, % of population
[Denomination] Buddhism, % of population
[Denomination] Hindu, % of population
[Denomination] No religion (None, unaffiliated), % of population
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Christians
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Christians
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Muslims
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Muslims
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Hindus
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Hindus
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Buddhists
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Buddhists
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Jews
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Jews
[Denomination] % of those with positive attitude towards Atheists or non-believers
[Denomination] % of those with negative attitude towards Atheists or non-believers
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that they are religious
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that there is very little truth in any religion
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that there are basic truths in many religions
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that there is truth only in one religion
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who believe in religious miracles
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to make friends
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that religions are usually a barrier to equality between women and men
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that we trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that religions bring more conflict than peace
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that people with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that we must respect all religions
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs marrying a relative of theirs
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs being a candidate of the political party they prefer
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think religious extremists should be allowed to publish their views on the Internet or social media
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that religion represents the past and not the future
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who believe in God (6 choices)
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who do not believe in God now but used to
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who believe in God now but did not used to
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that there is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who think that life is meaningful only because God exists
[Attitude toward religion] % of those who have their own way of connecting with God
[Religious group] % of those who participate in the activities of a church or other religious organisation at least once a month
[Religious group] % of those who belong to religious organisations
[Religious group] % of those who have confidence in churches and religious organizations
[Religious group] % of those who think that religious organisations/authorities have the most influence on the actions of the government
[Religious group] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections
[Religious group] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions
[Religious group] % of those who think that churches and religious organizations in their country have too much power
[Religious group] % of those who think that all religious groups in their country should have equal rights
[Religious group] % of those who think that religious extremists should be allowed to hold public meetings
[Religious activities] % of those who pray at least once a week
[Religious activities] % of those who take part in the activities or organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services at least once a month
[Religious activities] % of those who have a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon or crucifix
[Religious activities] % of those who visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to shrine/ temple/church/mosque at least once or twice a year
[Religious activities] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men and women, minutes per day per person)
[Religious activities] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men, minutes per day per person)
[Religious activities] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (women, minutes per day per person)
[Supernatural] % of those who consider themselves to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in life after death (4 choices)
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in heaven (4 choices)
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in hell (4 choices)
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in reincarnation
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in nirvana
[Supernatural] % of those who believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors
[Supernatural] % of those who think that astrology has some scientific truth
Period:
2012
Area:
World
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Major advanced countries
\n
Nordic and major advanced countries
\n
OECD members
\n
EU27
\n
EU+Japan
\n
Europe
\n
ASIA
\n
TPP
\n
Latin America
\n
Africa
\n
5 countries/ areas
Highlight:
(No highlight)
Japan
Nordic and Japan
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Australia
Japan
Republic of Korea
New Zealand
United States
1
Japan
71.4%
2
Republic of Korea
23.2%
3
Australia
2.1%
4
New Zealand
1.3%
5
United States
0.7%
No data for 33 countries.
Austria/ Belgium/ Canada/ Chile/ Colombia/ Costa Rica/ Czech Republic/ Denmark/ Estonia/ Finland/ France/ Germany/ Greece/ Hungary/ Iceland/ Ireland/ Israel/ Italy/ Latvia/ Lithuania/ Luxembourg/ Mexico/ Netherlands/ Norway/ Poland/ Portugal/ Slovakia/ Slovenia/ Spain/ Sweden/ Switzerland/ Turkiye/ United Kingdom
Source
CIA World Factbook 2012
Correlations with major national performance indices
Life satisfaction (10 steps)
No. of data
5
Regression equation
Y = -1.608843 X +
6.980
Correlation coefficient (r)
-0.784
Coefficient of determination (R2)
0.615
GDP per capita (current US$)
No. of data
5
Regression equation
Y = -31913.596387 X +
57364.744
Correlation coefficient (r)
-0.649
Coefficient of determination (R2)
0.421
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years)
No. of data
5
Regression equation
Y = 5.566076 X +
81.021
Correlation coefficient (r)
0.596
Coefficient of determination (R2)
0.355
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
No. of data
5
Regression equation
Y = -0.450795 X +
1.491
Correlation coefficient (r)
-0.408
Coefficient of determination (R2)
0.166
Suicide - all ages (per 100,000 population)
No. of data
5
Regression equation
Y = 4.316472 X +
15.848
Correlation coefficient (r)
0.188
Coefficient of determination (R2)
0.035
