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Summary of the 2023 Global Happiness Survey

Core Content

The 2023 Global Happiness Survey, conducted by Ipsos across 32 countries, provides insights into life satisfaction and happiness levels globally. It highlights how happiness varies across different regions, demographics, and aspects of life, and identifies key drivers and challenges to well-being.

Main Findings

Global Happiness Trends

• Happiness Rebounds in Latin America: Happiness levels in Latin American countries have increased, particularly in Brazil and Mexico.
• Drops in Western Countries: Many Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have seen a decline in happiness levels.
• Higher Happiness in the Global South: On average, people in the Global South report higher life satisfaction compared to those in high-income countries.
• Top 5 Happiest Countries: China, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, India, and Brazil are among the top 5 happiest countries.

Key Drivers of Happiness

• Relationships and Knowledge: People are most satisfied with relationships (children, spouse, relatives, friends, coworkers, and nature), education, and information.
• Economic Development Influence:
  • Citizens in high-income countries tend to be more satisfied with safety, material possessions, living conditions, and jobs.
  • Middle-income country citizens are generally more satisfied with faith/spiritual life, physical wellbeing, looks, relatives, sense of control and purpose, and feeling appreciated.
• Gender Differences:
  • Satisfaction with marital relationships and mental health is more important to women.
  • Satisfaction with one's own financial situation is more important to men.
• Consumer Confidence: Happiness levels are strongly correlated with consumer confidence.

Support Systems and Distress

• Lack of Support System: Globally, only 72% of people have friends or relatives they could rely on for help.
  • Significantly fewer in Japan, Brazil, and South Korea.
  • Generally fewer among lower-income earners.
• Distressing Events: Four in 10 people have experienced a distressing event recently.
  • Higher proportions among Gen Zers and Millennials, those with lower incomes, and women.

Pessimism About Future Relationships

• Pessimism Prevails: Twice as many people believe it will get more difficult than easier to find a romantic partner, maintain a happy relationship, and have close friendships.
• Most Pessimistic Groups:
  • Boomers and GenXers.
  • Less educated and affluent individuals.
  • Unmarried adults.
  • More pronounced in high-income countries.

Country-Specific Happiness Levels

Happiness by Country (2023)

• Top Countries: China (91%), Saudi Arabia (86%), Brazil (83%), UAE (81%), South Africa (77%).
• Bottom Countries: Spain (69%), France (74%), Sweden (74%), Canada (74%), United States (76%).

Change in Happiness Levels

• Positive Change: China (+12%), Brazil (+20%), Argentina (+26%), Colombia (+26%), South Africa (+12%).
• Negative Change: Great Britain (-13%), Canada (-9%), France (-7%), Germany (-5%), United States (-7%).

Satisfaction with Aspects of Life

• Top Aspects of Satisfaction:
  • My children (if a parent): Highest satisfaction globally and in most countries.
  • Relationship with partner/spouse (if has one): High satisfaction in most countries.
  • Access to/in touch with nature: High satisfaction in many countries.
  • Level of education: High satisfaction in several countries.
  • Relationship with relatives: High satisfaction in many countries.
• Lowest Satisfaction:
  • Romantic/sex life: Lowest satisfaction globally and in most countries.
  • Own financial situation: Low satisfaction in most countries.
  • Country's economic situation: Low satisfaction in most countries.
  • Country's social and political situation: Low satisfaction in most countries.

Satisfaction by World Regions

• Global Country Average: 73% happy.
• Regional Trends:
  • Latin America shows a rebound in happiness.
  • Western countries experience a drop in happiness.

Satisfaction by Economic Development Level

• High-Income Countries:
  • Include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, UAE, and United States.
• Middle-Income Countries:
  • Include Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, Peru, Thailand, Turkey, and South Africa.

Life Aspects Ranked by Satisfaction Level (Top 10)

• Global Country Average:
  1. My children (if a parent)
  2. Relationship with partner/spouse (if has one)
  3. Access to/in touch with nature
  4. Level of education
  5. Relationship with relatives
  6. Friends
  7. Access to news/information
  8. Co-workers (if employed)
  9. Feeling loved
  10. Feeling free to do and say what I want

Conclusion

The survey highlights that happiness is influenced by a range of factors, including personal relationships, education, and economic conditions. While the Global South generally reports higher satisfaction, Western countries show a decline in happiness. Key drivers of happiness vary by gender and economic development level, with relationships and mental well-being being particularly important. Additionally, many people lack strong support systems and face challenges such as distressing events and pessimism about the future of relationships.