How close do you feel to the town or city you live in? Answers by country
In the World Values Survey, Wave 7 (2017–2022), the share who said “Very close + Close” ranges from 99% in Jordan to 72% in United States. The average of 64 countries is 90%.
Under 30 peopleDrag to spin. Tap a country.
Answer it yourself
Then see how your answer compares with these countries and with the people answering on Uncensus.
All 64 countries
- Very close
- Close
- Not very close
- Not close at all
| # | Country | “Very close + Close” | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan | 99% | |
| 2 | Libya | 98% | |
| 3 | Egypt | 98% | |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 97% | |
| 5 | Tajikistan | 97% | |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 97% | |
| 7 | Greece | 96% | |
| 8 | Vietnam | 96% | |
| 9 | Pakistan | 95% | |
| 10 | India | 95% | |
| 11 | Armenia | 95% | |
| 12 | Kyrgyzstan | 95% | |
| 13 | Slovakia | 95% | |
| 14 | Lebanon | 94% | |
| 15 | Tunisia | 94% | |
| 16 | Iran | 94% | |
| 17 | Morocco | 94% | |
| 18 | Maldives | 94% | |
| 19 | Iraq | 93% | |
| 20 | Czechia | 93% | |
| 21 | Ukraine | 93% | |
| 22 | South Korea | 93% | |
| 23 | Kazakhstan | 92% | |
| 24 | Argentina | 92% | |
| 25 | Cyprus | 91% | |
| 26 | Peru | 91% | |
| 27 | Venezuela | 91% | |
| 28 | Macao | 91% | |
| 29 | Türkiye | 91% | |
| 30 | Myanmar (Burma) | 91% | |
| 31 | Nigeria | 90% | |
| 32 | Zimbabwe | 90% | |
| 33 | Chile | 90% | |
| 34 | Romania | 90% | |
| 35 | Taiwan | 90% | |
| 36 | Kenya | 89% | |
| 37 | Puerto Rico | 89% | |
| 38 | Russia | 89% | |
| 39 | Malaysia | 89% | |
| 40 | Japan | 89% | |
| 41 | Philippines | 89% | |
| 42 | Bolivia | 88% | |
| 43 | Andorra | 88% | |
| 44 | Serbia | 88% | |
| 45 | Mongolia | 88% | |
| 46 | Germany | 88% | |
| 47 | Mexico | 87% | |
| 48 | Thailand | 87% | |
| 49 | Uruguay | 87% | |
| 50 | China | 87% | |
| 51 | Ethiopia | 86% | |
| 52 | Guatemala | 85% | |
| 53 | Ecuador | 85% | |
| 54 | Nicaragua | 84% | |
| 55 | New Zealand | 84% | |
| 56 | Canada | 83% | |
| 57 | Colombia | 82% | |
| 58 | Australia | 81% | |
| 59 | Netherlands | 81% | |
| 60 | Hong Kong | 79% | |
| 61 | United Kingdom | 78% | |
| 62 | Indonesia | 77% | |
| 63 | Brazil | 75% | |
| 64 | United States | 72% |
Source: World Values Survey, Wave 7 (2017–2022). A separate survey, not this site's answers.
More answers by country
- How important is work in your life? Answers by country
- If less importance were placed on work in our lives, would that be… Answers by country
- How satisfied are you with your life right now, out of 10? Answers by country
- How many people live in your home, including you? Answers by country
- How important are friends in your life? Answers by country
- Dodging the fare on public transport: how OK is it? Answers by country
- Can most people be trusted? Answers by country
- Hard work, or luck and connections? Answers by country