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Volunteerism

Specific Measure

Percentage of the population (age 16 and over) who have volunteered through an organization in the past year. (Source: Authors' analysis of Census Bureau data)

How does the US rank globally?

  • Specific Measure: (Same as above). (Source: Authors’ analysis of International Labor Organization data)
  • Percentage of countries the US outperforms: 63%
  • International Rank Trend: NA Not available

National Trend Stable

Chart of Volunteerism national trend

For more information about data sources and treatments, download the Data Notes.