Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Philanthropy worldwide - statistics & facts
Philanthropy has played an increasingly large role in societies globally over time, especially in recent years. The United States is the country with most philanthropic activity in the world, with American philanthropic outflows constituting 0.23 percent of the American gross national income (GNI) or nearly 49 billion U.S. dollars annually. Nevertheless, philanthropy still has a significant presence in other nations, and generosity can be examined outside of the lens of money. Within the Charities Aid Foundation 2023 World Giving Index, countries ranked ahead of the United States include Indonesia, Ukraine, Kenya, and Liberia when factors such as those who had helped strangers or volunteered their time were considered.
