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Most Introverted Countries 2024

Switzerland

The country of Switzerland is not only surrounded by mountains, but it maintains a policy of military neutrality to this day. No, the Swiss aren't interested in getting involved in much outside its borders (it is neither a member of NATO nor the EN) but don't mistake introverted for unfriendly though, as Switzerland is also a great tourist destination.

Ireland

Another surprising name on the list of the most introverted countries is Ireland, again don't think that being introverted means being unkind or cold. Irish eyes are smiling, and this country loves to have visitors and guests, but other than that, however, one might be quick to learn just how deep Irish blood runs.

Russia

Not only does Russia have the geography for being an introverted country, but they also bank on it, literally. Russia is home to many B&B-style inns and destinations, made for those who want to get away from, well - everyone.

Finland

Another location that is geographically inclined toward being more introverted is Finland. As the northernmost country in the Scandinavian region, Finland is an ideal home for those who love nature, quiet, and space - people like introverts.

Canada

It must be difficult, to be a neighbor of the most powerful nation on earth and yet still go unnoticed. Don't be mistaken though this is just the way Canada wants it, like any good introvert who shuns attention.

Argentina

This country on the southernmost tip of South America is located in the right place for an introverted country. While Argentina shares a continent, it is definitively a country of its own and one of the most introverted countries in the world.

Namibia

The vast desert land doesn't hurt this country's leaning toward keeping to itself. Once again, friendly people, but that doesn't mean that visitors should overstay their welcome.

Poland

The country of Poland might have a bit of a reputation for being cold, and the weather there is rather frigid too! This might be more of a demeanor and cultural trait among the people of Poland, but it must feel introverted to outsiders.

Japan

This might look like an error on the surface, but the acclaim, innovation, and technology that Japan is recognized for isn't indicative of a very private culture. These quiet people have also shown the world that big things aren't always big - in either personality or size.

Lithuania

One of the least surprising names on the list of the most introverted countries, Lithuania has a reputation and image of being introverted, and that reputation and image aren't wrong. Lithuania is also one of the quietest places in the world to live, but it might be wise to be certain you are welcomed first.

  • Data was collected over a three-year period by aggregating the anonymized responses of 40.1 million individuals who took the NERIS Type Explorer personality test in one of its 46 available languages.
  • Higher percentage scores indicate a greater level of introversion.
  • Countries with fewer than 1,000 respondents have been excluded.

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Country
Percent Introverted
Martinique56.42%
Lithuania55.6%
Chile55.46%
Algeria55.15%
Faroe Islands55.11%
Brazil54.93%
Poland54.83%
Finland54.65%
Argentina54.57%
Reunion54.45%
Uruguay54.38%
Latvia53.99%
Russia53.9%
Maldives53.89%
Slovakia53.52%
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines53.52%
Saint Kitts and Nevis53.49%
Italy53.47%
Jordan53.47%
Estonia53.46%
Czech Republic53.37%
Saint Lucia53.34%
Barbados53.22%
Germany53.09%
Paraguay53.08%
Dominica52.9%
Brunei52.84%
Belarus52.83%
Hungary52.54%
Guyana52.43%
Isle of Man52.43%
Singapore52.35%
Trinidad and Tobago52.31%
Jamaica52.14%
Bahamas51.93%
Morocco51.91%
French Polynesia51.78%
Austria51.74%
Japan51.54%
Philippines51.43%
Aruba51.35%
Libya51.31%
Curacao51.31%
Guam51.27%
Tunisia51.25%
Slovenia51.25%
Canada51.24%
Antigua and Barbuda51.21%
Suriname51.19%
Bangladesh51.14%
Venezuela51.12%
New Caledonia51.05%
Taiwan50.95%
Nepal50.93%
Myanmar50.87%
Malta50.79%
Madagascar50.77%
Norway50.77%
Lesotho50.77%
Iceland50.7%
Guadeloupe50.69%
Israel50.64%
Botswana50.64%
Malaysia50.59%
Gibraltar50.57%
France50.5%
Belize50.47%
Hong Kong50.41%
Grenada50.4%
Denmark50.36%
Ireland50.34%
Cayman Islands50.25%
Iraq50.24%
Bermuda50.23%
British Virgin Islands50.23%
Croatia50.22%
United States50.2%
Luxembourg50.2%
Georgia50.18%
United Kingdom50.17%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.17%
South Korea50.08%
Bulgaria50.08%
China50.07%
Belgium50.06%
Sweden50.03%
Greece49.98%
Bolivia49.88%
Panama49.8%
Spain49.77%
Moldova49.73%
El Salvador49.62%
Peru49.51%
Vietnam49.47%
Ukraine49.45%
Somalia49.4%
Djibouti49.4%
Sudan49.29%
New Zealand49.29%
Namibia49.23%
Romania49.21%
Kuwait49.17%
Saint Martin49.17%
Thailand49.16%
Jersey49.14%
Mongolia49.12%
Australia49.11%
Saudi Arabia49.08%
Yemen49.03%
Netherlands48.96%
Cambodia48.92%
Ecuador48.9%
Serbia48.9%
Egypt48.88%
Dominican Republic48.88%
Costa Rica48.8%
Colombia48.69%
Mexico48.58%
Ethiopia48.57%
Azerbaijan48.57%
Angola48.55%
Turks and Caicos Islands48.53%
Cyprus48.42%
Turkey48.39%
Syria48.39%
North Macedonia48.37%
Kazakhstan48.23%
Papua New Guinea48.2%
Switzerland48.2%
Armenia48.2%
Qatar48.11%
Kenya48.09%
Zambia47.96%
Honduras47.95%
Malawi47.94%
Bahrain47.93%
Montenegro47.88%
Seychelles47.88%
South Africa47.85%
Ghana47.84%
Indonesia47.82%
Laos47.73%
Bhutan47.7%
Mauritius47.65%
Palestine47.63%
Guatemala47.59%
Senegal47.59%
Kyrgyzstan47.5%
Albania47.49%
Vanuatu47.45%
Oman47.3%
India47.2%
Iran47.2%
Andorra47.11%
Mozambique47.08%
Mali47.08%
Zimbabwe46.96%
Tanzania46.73%
Pakistan46.7%
Sri Lanka46.55%
Haiti46.45%
Fiji46.37%
Cuba46.33%
Nigeria46.28%
Afghanistan46.22%
Uganda46.15%
United Arab Emirates46%
Cape Verde45.82%
Cameroon45.78%
Uzbekistan45.75%
Portugal45.65%
Tajikistan45.39%
Ivory Coast45.29%
Rwanda44.84%
Burkina Faso44.12%
DR Congo43.81%
Lebanon43.61%
Monaco42.53%
Nicaragua42.51%
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Which country has the most introverts?

Switzerland is among the most introverted countries, which extends to the national level in its policy of neutrality. Other introverted nations include Japan, Canada, Argentina, Namibia, Russia, and Ireland.

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