13, 7 or 4? These are the MOST superstitious numbers from around the world (2024)

Mar 16, 2023

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3

In Sweden, number 3 is considered very lucky. The belief is that all good things come in groups of three.

7

In many cultures 7 is considered a lucky number. In the Bible, God rested on the seventh day after creating the world, and in many other religions, there are seven days of creation or seven heavens.

7 is fortune?

Seven is also often associated with good fortune in gambling in most countries including India.

8

In Chinese culture, 8 is considered a lucky number because it sounds like the word for "prosperity" in Chinese. It is also associated with good luck in business and financial success.

9

In Chinese culture, 9 is considered a lucky number because it sounds like the word for "longevity" in Chinese. In Norway as well, 9 is considered to be a sacred number.

9 is unlucky for some

In Japanese culture, 9 is considered an unlucky number because it sounds like the word for "suffering" or "pain" in Japanese.

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15

This number is often considered lucky in many Spanish speaking countries.

4

In many East Asian countries, like China, Japan, and Korea, 4 is considered an unlucky number because it sounds like the word for "death" in their respective languages.

13

In many Western countries, 13 is considered an unlucky number. Many buildings skip the 13th floor, and many people avoid doing anything significant on Friday the 13th.

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