The 10 most charitable nations in the world

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Generosity is universal, and people across the globe participate in charitable giving. That said, there are certain countries whose residents rise above the rest when it comes to giving behavior.

According to the World Giving Index 2014, published in November by the Charities Aid Foundation, Myanmar and the United States topped the list of most charitable nations, based on donations, volunteer work and helping strangers.

See also: The 10 Most Charitable Cities in the U.S.

The index shows that, despite continual unrest and low human progress, a whopping 91% of the population in Myanmar did volunteer work, while 49% donated to a charity and 51% said they helped a stranger. Read more...

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