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56 Global Values

This list includes the 56 human values that make up the Valuegraphics database. You can choose to sort either alphabetically or by rank order. These general definitions represent what each value means to people all around the world.

1

Family

Those who value Family have a strong bond with the people they call their family.

84%

2

Relationships

Those who value Relationships must maintain connections with those they are most familiar with.

81%

3

Financial Security

Those who value Financial Security pursue stable finances as an important component to the life they want to live.

73%

4

Belonging

Those who value Belonging need to feel a part of something. This sense of connection to people is important to them.

70%

5

Community

Those who value Community need to feel part of a group of people.

65%

6

Personal Growth

Those who value Personal Growth seek a better version of themselves. They are aware of the areas in their life where they seek improvement.

62%

7

Loyalty

Those who value Loyalty have an unshakeable commitment to people, places, or things.

61%

8

Religion & Spirituality

Those who value Religion & Spirituality have a strong understanding of their spiritual needs and act to maintain those beliefs.

58%

9

Employment Security

Those who value Employment Security attribute employment as essential for a stable life and future opportunity.

56%

10

Personal Responsibility

Those who value Personal Responsibility know what they need to do to be where they want to be.

54%

11

Basic Needs

Those who value Basic Needs are aware of the basics they need to survive or live the life they want. This knowledge strongly influences their decisions.

54%

12

Harmony

Those who value Harmony strive to maintain a sense of tranquility in and outside of themselves.

44%

13

Health & Well-Being

Those who value Health & Well-Being prioritize their well-being because of its impact on other areas of their life.

44%

14

Experiences

Those who value Experiences are attuned to the result of each time they do something.

43%

15

Respect

Those who value Respect have strong beliefs about how people should treat others.

42%

16

Compassion

Those who value Compassion are sensitive to the struggles, feelings, and circumstances of others. They respond or react to situations based on those circumstances.

41%

17

Social Standing

Those who value Social Standing know how they want others to see them.

39%

18

Creativity

Those who value Creativity have a strong desire to express themselves in whatever form that is meaningful to them. Without creativity, they feel like something is missing.

39%

19

Trustworthiness

Those who value Trustworthiness seek to be seen as trustworthy, reliable, and authentic. They strive to speak and behave in ways that present them as such.

38%

20

Security

Those who value Security recognize the importance of a general sense of feeling secure in their life.

37%

21

Education

Those who value Education engage in continuous learning as an essential to life.

37%

22

Tradition

Those who value Tradition recognize the importance of upholding the past in their present.

35%

23

Balance

Those who value Balance seek to give attention and effort to all areas of their life that are important to them. For them, life is better when they feel in balance.

35%

24

Love

Those who value Love ground their life in strong feelings of attachment to special people or things. They find meaning in these emotional connections.

34%

25

Possessions

Those who value Possessions own specific items to support the life they want to live.

34%

26

Patience

Those who value Patience believe that good things come to those who wait.

31%

27

Morality

Those who value Morality live their life with a clear sense of right and wrong. They are deliberate with their speech and actions.

30%

28

Righteousness

Those who value Righteousness have a clear sense of how life should be lived, and they're not afraid to express this.

30%

29

Friendships

Those who value Friendships have unique connections with the people they consider friends. Each friendship fulfills a reciprocal need differing from their other connections.

30%

30

Authority

Those who value Authority seek decision-making power or hold regard for those within such positions.

29%

31

Positive Environments

Those who value Positive Environments are sensitive to their surroundings

27%

32

Happiness

Those who value Happiness place high importance on feeling happy at some point every day. They act in ways that will sustain this.

27%

33

Ambition

Those who value Ambition know what they want out of life. They plan their path and know the steps they need to take.

26%

34

Self-Control

Those who value Self-Control seek control over their decision-making.

26%

35

Self-Expression

Those who value Self-Expression know who they are and they're comfortable showing who they are deep down.

25%

36

Environmentalism

Those who value Environmentalism are concerned about their immediate surroundings and the planet overall. They feel some responsibility to act in ways to protect the environment.

25%

37

Independence

Those who value Independence seek freedom from explicit or implied expectations to avoid feeling controlled.

24%

38

Wealth

Those who value Wealth are motivated to achieve a healthy bank balance so that they can live life their way.

24%

39

Politeness

Those who value Politeness treat others the way they want to be treated, even when doing so is challenging.

23%

40

Generosity

Those who value Generosity feel that giving is better than receiving. They get joy from the feeling of giving.

23%

41

Equality

Those who value Equality believe that everyone deserves equal opportunity and access to opportunity.

23%

42

Service to Others

Those who value Service to Others support others in their growth and pursuit of success.

23%

43

Dependability

Those who value Dependability strive to be reliable and are conscientious to speak and act in ways that demonstrate this.

22%

44

Courage

Those who value Courage know they have things to overcome and they face these challenges, even if they have to remind themselves they can.

19%

45

Cooperation

Those who value Cooperation believe that most people have something unique to offer. They enjoy collaborating with others to unleash potential and achieve goals.

19%

46

Tolerance

Those who value Tolerance believe everyone has the right to live the life they choose and they can reconcile choices that are different from theirs.

18%

47

Leisure

Those who value Leisure savor the time they have free once their responsibilities have been met.

18%

48

Influence

Those who value Influence recognize the impact that knowledge and experience can have on others. They either seek positions where they can influence others or hold regard for others in these positions.

18%

49

Intimacy

Those who value Intimacy seek a close relationship with a special person or persons in their life.

17%

50

Political Freedom

Those who value Political Freedom attribute this to a general sense of freedom. They believe politics affects this freedom.

16%

51

Peace

Those who value Peace seek a general sense of contentment in their life.

16%

52

Money

Those who value Money view it as a tool for the life they want to live or for how they want to be seen.

15%

53

Unselfishness

Those who value Unselfishness are careful to never take more than they need or act in ways that result in others getting less.

15%

54

Confidence

Those who value Confidence are clear of their direction in life and know the importance of pursuing it with gusto.

14%

55

Freedom of Speech

Those who value Freedom of Speech attribute this to a sense of justice. This is either an overall sense or in relation to a specific cause.

13%

56

Determination

Those who value Determination are purposeful to achieve what they want in life and resolute in facing obstacles.

9%

RANK
Title
Description
Percentage of people in the world with same value
1
Family

Those who value Family have a strong bond with the people they call their family.

84%
2
Relationships

Those who value Relationships must maintain connections with those they are most familiar with.

81%
3
Financial Security

Those who value Financial Security pursue stable finances as an important component to the life they want to live.

73%
4
Belonging

Those who value Belonging need to feel a part of something. This sense of connection to people is important to them.

70%
5
Community

Those who value Community need to feel part of a group of people.

65%
6
Personal Growth

Those who value Personal Growth seek a better version of themselves. They are aware of the areas in their life where they seek improvement.

62%
7
Loyalty

Those who value Loyalty have an unshakeable commitment to people, places, or things.

61%
8
Religion & Spirituality

Those who value Religion & Spirituality have a strong understanding of their spiritual needs and act to maintain those beliefs.

58%
9
Employment Security

Those who value Employment Security attribute employment as essential for a stable life and future opportunity.

56%
10
Personal Responsibility

Those who value Personal Responsibility know what they need to do to be where they want to be.

54%
11
Basic Needs

Those who value Basic Needs are aware of the basics they need to survive or live the life they want. This knowledge strongly influences their decisions.

54%
12
Harmony

Those who value Harmony strive to maintain a sense of tranquility in and outside of themselves.

44%
13
Health & Well-Being

Those who value Health & Well-Being prioritize their well-being because of its impact on other areas of their life.

44%
14
Experiences

Those who value Experiences are attuned to the result of each time they do something.

43%
15
Respect

Those who value Respect have strong beliefs about how people should treat others.

42%
16
Compassion

Those who value Compassion are sensitive to the struggles, feelings, and circumstances of others. They respond or react to situations based on those circumstances.

41%
17
Social Standing

Those who value Social Standing know how they want others to see them.

39%
18
Creativity

Those who value Creativity have a strong desire to express themselves in whatever form that is meaningful to them. Without creativity, they feel like something is missing.

39%
19
Trustworthiness

Those who value Trustworthiness seek to be seen as trustworthy, reliable, and authentic. They strive to speak and behave in ways that present them as such.

38%
20
Security

Those who value Security recognize the importance of a general sense of feeling secure in their life.

37%
21
Education

Those who value Education engage in continuous learning as an essential to life.

37%
22
Tradition

Those who value Tradition recognize the importance of upholding the past in their present.

35%
23
Balance

Those who value Balance seek to give attention and effort to all areas of their life that are important to them. For them, life is better when they feel in balance.

35%
24
Love

Those who value Love ground their life in strong feelings of attachment to special people or things. They find meaning in these emotional connections.

34%
25
Possessions

Those who value Possessions own specific items to support the life they want to live.

34%
26
Patience

Those who value Patience believe that good things come to those who wait.

31%
27
Morality

Those who value Morality live their life with a clear sense of right and wrong. They are deliberate with their speech and actions.

30%
28
Righteousness

Those who value Righteousness have a clear sense of how life should be lived, and they're not afraid to express this.

30%
29
Friendships

Those who value Friendships have unique connections with the people they consider friends. Each friendship fulfills a reciprocal need differing from their other connections.

30%
30
Authority

Those who value Authority seek decision-making power or hold regard for those within such positions.

29%
31
Positive Environments

Those who value Positive Environments are sensitive to their surroundings

27%
32
Happiness

Those who value Happiness place high importance on feeling happy at some point every day. They act in ways that will sustain this.

27%
33
Ambition

Those who value Ambition know what they want out of life. They plan their path and know the steps they need to take.

26%
34
Self-Control

Those who value Self-Control seek control over their decision-making.

26%
35
Self-Expression

Those who value Self-Expression know who they are and they're comfortable showing who they are deep down.

25%
36
Environmentalism

Those who value Environmentalism are concerned about their immediate surroundings and the planet overall. They feel some responsibility to act in ways to protect the environment.

25%
37
Independence

Those who value Independence seek freedom from explicit or implied expectations to avoid feeling controlled.

24%
38
Wealth

Those who value Wealth are motivated to achieve a healthy bank balance so that they can live life their way.

24%
39
Politeness

Those who value Politeness treat others the way they want to be treated, even when doing so is challenging.

23%
40
Generosity

Those who value Generosity feel that giving is better than receiving. They get joy from the feeling of giving.

23%
41
Equality

Those who value Equality believe that everyone deserves equal opportunity and access to opportunity.

23%
42
Service to Others

Those who value Service to Others support others in their growth and pursuit of success.

23%
43
Dependability

Those who value Dependability strive to be reliable and are conscientious to speak and act in ways that demonstrate this.

22%
44
Courage

Those who value Courage know they have things to overcome and they face these challenges, even if they have to remind themselves they can.

19%
45
Cooperation

Those who value Cooperation believe that most people have something unique to offer. They enjoy collaborating with others to unleash potential and achieve goals.

19%
46
Tolerance

Those who value Tolerance believe everyone has the right to live the life they choose and they can reconcile choices that are different from theirs.

18%
47
Leisure

Those who value Leisure savor the time they have free once their responsibilities have been met.

18%
48
Influence

Those who value Influence recognize the impact that knowledge and experience can have on others. They either seek positions where they can influence others or hold regard for others in these positions.

18%
49
Intimacy

Those who value Intimacy seek a close relationship with a special person or persons in their life.

17%
50
Political Freedom

Those who value Political Freedom attribute this to a general sense of freedom. They believe politics affects this freedom.

16%
51
Peace

Those who value Peace seek a general sense of contentment in their life.

16%
52
Money

Those who value Money view it as a tool for the life they want to live or for how they want to be seen.

15%
53
Unselfishness

Those who value Unselfishness are careful to never take more than they need or act in ways that result in others getting less.

15%
54
Confidence

Those who value Confidence are clear of their direction in life and know the importance of pursuing it with gusto.

14%
55
Freedom of Speech

Those who value Freedom of Speech attribute this to a sense of justice. This is either an overall sense or in relation to a specific cause.

13%
56
Determination

Those who value Determination are purposeful to achieve what they want in life and resolute in facing obstacles.

9%
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