Human Kindness Statistics
Kindness is hard to measure but not impossible. Combining survey data (the World Giving Index, Gallup), giving data (CAF, GivingUSA), and platform data produces a reasonable picture of who helps whom and how much.
How many adults give money in a typical month
Globally, the World Giving Index puts the share of adults who donated money in the past month at roughly one in three. The number varies enormously by country — over half in some, single digits in others.
Median gift size
For individual online gifts to charities, the median is in the $20-30 range in the US, lower in most other countries. For direct person-to-person micro-gifts, the median is closer to $1-5.
How often people help strangers
The World Giving Index also tracks helping a stranger — about half of adults globally say they did so in the past month. The number is consistently higher than money donation in low-income countries and lower in high-income ones.
Frequently asked questions
What country is the most generous?
On the World Giving Index, Indonesia has led for several recent years. The US, UK, and Australia tend to be in the top 20.
Are younger people more generous?
On non-monetary helping (time, attention), yes. On monetary giving, older cohorts give more in absolute terms because they have more disposable income.
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