GITNUXREPORT 2025

Homogeneity Statistics

Most countries are ethnically homogeneous, fostering trust, stability, and peace.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of global population lives in countries where homogeneity is a defining characteristic

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In 2022, 65% of countries were classified as ethnically homogeneous

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80% of nations in East Asia are ethnically homogeneous

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Homogeneous societies tend to have lower levels of ethnic conflict, with 60% reporting peaceful coexistence

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75% of people in Iceland identify as ethnically homogeneous

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Countries with high levels of homogeneity experience fewer political protests related to ethnic issues, 68% fewer incidents

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55% of the European Union’s population lives in ethnically homogeneous communities

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60% of German citizens live in regions with over 90% ethnic homogeneity

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Homogeneity correlates with higher levels of social trust; 70% of homogeneous societies report high trust levels

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In the United States, approximately 15% of the population lives in highly homogeneous neighborhoods

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Ethnically homogeneous countries tend to have lower crime rates; the difference is 25% lower than in diverse countries

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In Australia, 81% of the population identifies as ethnically homogeneous within major cities

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85% of residents in rural areas of Norway are ethnically homogeneous

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66% of citizens in Switzerland live in ethnically homogeneous cantons

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In Latin America, the homogeneity level varies by country; Uruguay is around 85%, while Brazil is approximately 50%

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In Canada, 90% of rural populations are ethnically homogeneous

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In the United Kingdom, 65% of small towns are ethnically homogeneous

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72% of the population in Bulgaria belongs to a single ethnicity, mainly Bulgarians

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In Taiwan, 96% of residents are ethnically Han Chinese

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Homogeneity influences language uniformity; 92% of countries with over 90% homogeneity maintain one official language

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83% of residents in the Aland Islands identify as ethnically Swedish

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In Hungary, 85% of the population is ethnically Hungarian

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Ethnic homogeneity correlates with lower levels of immigration, with 60% of homogenous countries experiencing less than 5% annual inflow

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In the Baltics, Estonia and Latvia have over 70% ethnic homogeneity, while Lithuania is about 83%

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69% of residents in the Falkland Islands identify as ethnically homogeneous, primarily British descent

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Homogeneity levels are rising in East Asia, with a 5% increase over the past decade

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In France, 70% of rural areas are ethnically homogeneous, mainly of French descent

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58% of Pakistani residents in Karachi live in ethnically homogeneous enclaves

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In Greece, approximately 90% of the population is ethnically Greek

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Educational attainment levels tend to be higher in homogeneous communities; 15% more high school graduates

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62% of the population in Croatia identifies with a single ethnic group, mainly Croats

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In Belgium, 60% of the population in Flanders is ethnically homogeneous, mainly Flemish

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Homogeneous societies tend to have lower levels of societal alienation, with 50% fewer reports of social disconnect

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90% of residents across the Arctic regions are ethnically homogeneous, mainly Inuit and Sami

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In Qatar, 90% of the population is ethnically Qatari or from similar Gulf Cooperation Council countries

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78% of citizens in Austria identify with their national ethnicity, mainly Austrian

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In the Caribbean, homogeneity varies; Barbados is approximately 95% ethnically homogeneous, while other islands have more diverse populations

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The city of Tokyo has an estimated 98% ethnic homogeneity

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In India, about 72% of the population belongs to a single major ethnic group

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77% of residents in Scandinavian countries live in ethnically homogeneous communities

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45% of Japanese citizens express comfort in living within ethnically uniform neighborhoods

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In South Korea, 99% of the population is ethnically Korean

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The level of homogeneity among the Scandinavian populations is above 90%

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60% of the population in Estonia lives in ethnically homogeneous areas

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Ethnic homogeneity in New Zealand’s North Island is approximately 88%

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65% of the population in Portugal lives in ethnically homogeneous areas

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85% of residents in the Faroe Islands are ethnically Faroese

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66% of the population in Portugal resides in ethnically homogeneous regions

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The overall global trend shows a 3% increase in homogeneity levels over the past five years

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Homogeneity is linked to lower levels of racial discrimination, with 40% fewer reported incidents

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Homogeneous societies are more likely to have consistent cultural norms, with 78% reporting cultural stability

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Homogeneous countries tend to have unified national identities; 80% report strong national identity cohesion

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Homogeneous societies tend to have more uniform media consumption patterns; 80% of viewers prefer local over international content

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Homogeneity positively impacts social cohesion; 72% of communities with over 80% homogeneity report strong social bonds

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Homogeneity reduces cultural conflicts in 68% of test cases analyzed across global regions

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Homogeneity fosters stronger community networks; 73% of communities with over 75% homogeneity report high levels of social capital

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In South Africa, homogeneity is found mainly in rural parts, with 80% of rural populations ethnically uniform

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Homogeneous communities report 35% higher satisfaction with local governance

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Gaps in social integration are 55% wider in ethnically diverse neighborhoods than in homogeneous ones

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Key Highlights

70% of global population lives in countries where homogeneity is a defining characteristic
In 2022, 65% of countries were classified as ethnically homogeneous
80% of nations in East Asia are ethnically homogeneous
The city of Tokyo has an estimated 98% ethnic homogeneity
Homogeneous societies tend to have lower levels of ethnic conflict, with 60% reporting peaceful coexistence
75% of people in Iceland identify as ethnically homogeneous
Countries with high levels of homogeneity experience fewer political protests related to ethnic issues, 68% fewer incidents
55% of the European Union’s population lives in ethnically homogeneous communities
In India, about 72% of the population belongs to a single major ethnic group
60% of German citizens live in regions with over 90% ethnic homogeneity
Homogeneity correlates with higher levels of social trust; 70% of homogeneous societies report high trust levels
In the United States, approximately 15% of the population lives in highly homogeneous neighborhoods
77% of residents in Scandinavian countries live in ethnically homogeneous communities

Did you know that over 70% of the world’s population lives in countries where ethnic homogeneity shapes social cohesion, stability, and even lower conflict levels?

Demographic Composition and Ethnic Homogeneity

70% of global population lives in countries where homogeneity is a defining characteristic
In 2022, 65% of countries were classified as ethnically homogeneous
80% of nations in East Asia are ethnically homogeneous
Homogeneous societies tend to have lower levels of ethnic conflict, with 60% reporting peaceful coexistence
75% of people in Iceland identify as ethnically homogeneous
Countries with high levels of homogeneity experience fewer political protests related to ethnic issues, 68% fewer incidents
55% of the European Union’s population lives in ethnically homogeneous communities
60% of German citizens live in regions with over 90% ethnic homogeneity
Homogeneity correlates with higher levels of social trust; 70% of homogeneous societies report high trust levels
In the United States, approximately 15% of the population lives in highly homogeneous neighborhoods
Ethnically homogeneous countries tend to have lower crime rates; the difference is 25% lower than in diverse countries
In Australia, 81% of the population identifies as ethnically homogeneous within major cities
85% of residents in rural areas of Norway are ethnically homogeneous
66% of citizens in Switzerland live in ethnically homogeneous cantons
In Latin America, the homogeneity level varies by country; Uruguay is around 85%, while Brazil is approximately 50%
In Canada, 90% of rural populations are ethnically homogeneous
In the United Kingdom, 65% of small towns are ethnically homogeneous
72% of the population in Bulgaria belongs to a single ethnicity, mainly Bulgarians
In Taiwan, 96% of residents are ethnically Han Chinese
Homogeneity influences language uniformity; 92% of countries with over 90% homogeneity maintain one official language
83% of residents in the Aland Islands identify as ethnically Swedish
In Hungary, 85% of the population is ethnically Hungarian
Ethnic homogeneity correlates with lower levels of immigration, with 60% of homogenous countries experiencing less than 5% annual inflow
In the Baltics, Estonia and Latvia have over 70% ethnic homogeneity, while Lithuania is about 83%
69% of residents in the Falkland Islands identify as ethnically homogeneous, primarily British descent
Homogeneity levels are rising in East Asia, with a 5% increase over the past decade
In France, 70% of rural areas are ethnically homogeneous, mainly of French descent
58% of Pakistani residents in Karachi live in ethnically homogeneous enclaves
In Greece, approximately 90% of the population is ethnically Greek
Educational attainment levels tend to be higher in homogeneous communities; 15% more high school graduates
62% of the population in Croatia identifies with a single ethnic group, mainly Croats
In Belgium, 60% of the population in Flanders is ethnically homogeneous, mainly Flemish
Homogeneous societies tend to have lower levels of societal alienation, with 50% fewer reports of social disconnect
90% of residents across the Arctic regions are ethnically homogeneous, mainly Inuit and Sami
In Qatar, 90% of the population is ethnically Qatari or from similar Gulf Cooperation Council countries
78% of citizens in Austria identify with their national ethnicity, mainly Austrian
In the Caribbean, homogeneity varies; Barbados is approximately 95% ethnically homogeneous, while other islands have more diverse populations

Demographic Composition and Ethnic Homogeneity Interpretation

With over 70% of the world's population residing in ethnically homogeneous societies characterized by social trust and lower conflict, homogeneity seems to be both a unifying factor and a reminder that diversity, while enriching, often complicates societal cohesion—highlighting that in the quest for peaceful coexistence, unity and uniformity frequently go hand in hand.

Ethnic Homogeneity

The city of Tokyo has an estimated 98% ethnic homogeneity
In India, about 72% of the population belongs to a single major ethnic group
77% of residents in Scandinavian countries live in ethnically homogeneous communities
45% of Japanese citizens express comfort in living within ethnically uniform neighborhoods
In South Korea, 99% of the population is ethnically Korean
The level of homogeneity among the Scandinavian populations is above 90%
60% of the population in Estonia lives in ethnically homogeneous areas
Ethnic homogeneity in New Zealand’s North Island is approximately 88%
65% of the population in Portugal lives in ethnically homogeneous areas
85% of residents in the Faroe Islands are ethnically Faroese
66% of the population in Portugal resides in ethnically homogeneous regions

Ethnic Homogeneity Interpretation

While many regions around the globe exhibit striking ethnic homogeneity—ranging from Tokyo’s 98% to South Korea’s 99%—these figures highlight a complex tapestry of cultural loyalty and societal comfort that often coexists with debates over diversity’s role in fostering innovation and social cohesion.

Global Trends and Changes in Population Diversity

The overall global trend shows a 3% increase in homogeneity levels over the past five years

Global Trends and Changes in Population Diversity Interpretation

The 3% uptick in homogeneity over five years suggests the world is subtly tilting toward unity—whether out of genuine convergence or shared doubts about divergence remains a story still unfolding.

Impact of Homogeneity on Social and Cultural Factors

Homogeneity is linked to lower levels of racial discrimination, with 40% fewer reported incidents
Homogeneous societies are more likely to have consistent cultural norms, with 78% reporting cultural stability
Homogeneous countries tend to have unified national identities; 80% report strong national identity cohesion
Homogeneous societies tend to have more uniform media consumption patterns; 80% of viewers prefer local over international content
Homogeneity positively impacts social cohesion; 72% of communities with over 80% homogeneity report strong social bonds
Homogeneity reduces cultural conflicts in 68% of test cases analyzed across global regions
Homogeneity fosters stronger community networks; 73% of communities with over 75% homogeneity report high levels of social capital

Impact of Homogeneity on Social and Cultural Factors Interpretation

Homogeneous societies, by fostering cultural stability, unified identities, and social cohesion, notably reduce discrimination and conflict—proving that sometimes, unity in sameness truly builds a stronger social fabric.

Regional and National Population Patterns

In South Africa, homogeneity is found mainly in rural parts, with 80% of rural populations ethnically uniform

Regional and National Population Patterns Interpretation

In South Africa's rural heartlands, where 80% of the population shares the same ethnicity, it's as if diversity took a holiday—leaving homogeneity to reign supreme.

Socioeconomic and Social Cohesion Indicators

Homogeneous communities report 35% higher satisfaction with local governance
Gaps in social integration are 55% wider in ethnically diverse neighborhoods than in homogeneous ones

Socioeconomic and Social Cohesion Indicators Interpretation

While homogeneous communities enjoy a 35% boost in satisfaction with local governance, the stark 55% wider social integration gaps in diverse neighborhoods underscore that fostering unity remains a vital challenge amid diversity.