China Be the Happiest Country in the World, 91% Are Happy
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The Ipsos global survey has provided valuable insights into the state of happiness across the world. The survey found that 91% of Chinese residents describe themselves as "very or rather happy," making China the country with the highest happiness rate among the 32 countries surveyed.
Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands followed closely behind, with happiness rates of 86% and 85%, respectively. Meanwhile, Hungary, South Korea, and Poland had the lowest happiness rates ranging from 50 to 60%.
On average, nearly three in four adults across the world described themselves as "happy," with global happiness increasing by six points since last year. The survey shows that people are most satisfied with their relationships with friends and family. This finding suggests that social connections are crucial for happiness and well-being.
The survey also found that happiness is higher among married, more affluent, and better-educated individuals. It is not surprising that people who have stable relationships, higher income, and education levels are happier. These findings imply that social and economic factors play a significant role in happiness.
However, the survey also highlighted that globally, only 72% have friends or relatives they could rely on for help, and many people lack support systems. This lack of support is a concerning trend, as it can contribute to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and unhappiness.
Furthermore, four in ten people report having recently experienced a distressing event, with higher proportions among Gen Zers and Millennials, those with lower incomes, and women. These findings demonstrate that life challenges can negatively impact happiness.
Pessimism prevails about the future of relationships, especially among Boomers, GenXers, the less educated and affluent, and unmarried adults in high-income countries.
Twice as many people say it will get more difficult than easier for singles to find a romantic partner, for couples to maintain a happy relationship, and for people to have close friendships they can count on. This pessimism about relationships can be attributed to factors such as social media, busy lifestyles, and changing societal values.
The Ipsos survey provides key drivers of happiness. Happy people are most likely to feel useful, in control of their life, valued, and satisfied with their mental and material well-being.
These drivers of happiness are similar across genders, except for marital relationships and mental health (more important to women's happiness) and one's financial situation (more important to men's happiness). Happiness levels are strongly correlated with consumer confidence, indicating that economic factors play a role in happiness.
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