Share of people worldwide ‘thriving’ hits new high, survey says
Summary
A Gallup survey found that more people worldwide feel they are living better lives, with 33% of adults considering themselves "thriving," marking a slight increase from previous years. Northern Europe showed the highest life satisfaction, while regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa had lower levels. The survey highlights a trend of increasing life satisfaction over the past two decades.Key Facts
- Gallup surveyed adults in 142 countries about their life satisfaction.
- 33% of adults rated themselves as thriving, which is a record high.
- The percentage of people classified as suffering has decreased to 7%.
- Northern Europe had the highest percentage of people thriving at 66%.
- South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region reported the lowest satisfaction.
- Over the last decade, thriving percentages increased by 20 points in 12 countries.
- The survey uses a scale from 0 to 10 to measure life quality perceptions.
- Improvements align with the UN's Human Development Index, which tracks aspects like life expectancy and income.
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