Methodology

About Pew Research Center’s Spring 2024 Global Attitudes Survey Results for the survey are based on face-to-face interviews conducted under the direction of Gallup, Langer Research Associates and Verian. The results are based on national samples, unless otherwise noted. Here are more details about our international survey methodology and country-specific sample designs. The post Methodology…

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Appendix A: Marriage, childbirth and retirement statistics

To help place the ideal ages provided by respondents in context, we compiled data on when in life people around the world actually get married, have their first child and become eligible for certain retirement benefits. Average age at first marriage comes from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Population Division.…

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4. What is the best age to retire?

On average, people in 18 countries say the ideal age to retire is around 58 years old. The age adults can start receiving retirement benefits varies by country. The post 4. What is the best age to retire? appeared first on Pew Research Center.

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2. What is the best age to have a first child?

On average, people in 18 countries say the ideal age to have a child is around 26 years old. Women in the countries polled generally give birth a bit later in life. The post 2. What is the best age to have a first child? appeared first on Pew Research Center.

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Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/topic/gender-lgbtq. Kim Parker, Director of Social Trends ResearchJuliana Horowitz, Senior Associate Director, ResearchRachel Minkin, Research AssociateIsabel Goddard, Former Research Associate          Luona Lin, Research AssociateKiley Hurst, Research Analyst             Dana Braga, Research AnalystReem Nadeem, Digital Producer        John Carlo Mandapat,…

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