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The U.S. ranks 32nd in support of euthanasia
According to the World Values Survey, 7.6% of Americans say that euthanasia is “always justifiable,” which makes the United States rank thirty-second out of fifty-five countries ranked in that category. Andorra ranks first, with 39.0% saying that euthanasia is “always justifiable.”
The U.S. ranks 14th in arts participation
According to the World Values Survey, 15.1% of Americans are actively involved in an arts, music, or education association, which makes the United States rank fourteenth out of fifty-four countries ranked in that category. New Zealand rans first, at 25.5%.
The U.S. ranks 21st in happiness
According to the World Values Survey, 34.4% of Americans report being “very happy,” which makes the United States rank twenty-first out of fifty seven countries ranked in that category. Mexico ranks first, at 58.5%.
The U.S. ranks 13th in environmental activists
According to the World Values Survey, 6.1% of Americans are active members of one or more environmental organization, which makes the United States tied for thirteenth with Mexico out of fifty seven countries ranked in that category. Mali ranks first, at 26.6%.
The U.S. ranks 12th in importance of friendship
According to the World Values Survey, 59.7% of Americans feel that friends are very important, a percent that makes the United States rank twelfth in that category. Ethiopia ranks first, with 78.9% of Ethiopians saying that friends are very important.