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Germany's Happiness on the Rise, But Disparities Remain

Germany's life satisfaction has risen, but regional disparities and differences between East and West remain. The report highlights the recovery of groups impacted by the pandemic.

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HealthGermany LifestyleEconomicsHappinessSocial TrendsLife Satisfaction

University Of FreiburgSüddeutsche KlassenlotterieInstitut Für Demoskopie Allensbach

Bernd Raffelhüschen

What are the key differences in life satisfaction between East and West Germany?: A disparity exists between East and West Germany; West Germany's life satisfaction (7.13 points) is higher than East Germany's (6.79 points). This difference is linked to factors such as income inequality, property ownership, aging populations, and infrastructure disparities.
Which regions in Germany reported the highest and lowest levels of life satisfaction?: Hamburg reported the highest life satisfaction (7.38 points), attributed to a strong economy, good healthcare, schools, and childcare. Bayern and Schleswig-Holstein followed closely, while Saarland, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern had the lowest scores.
What is the overall trend of life satisfaction in Germany according to the 2024 Happiness Atlas?: Germany's life satisfaction has increased slightly, reaching an average of 7.06 points, a level comparable to the 2010s. This is according to the 2024 Happiness Atlas, which shows a 0.14-point increase from the previous year.
Has life satisfaction reached its pre-pandemic peak, and what is the overall assessment of the impact of recent crises?: While life satisfaction has improved, it has not yet reached the record high of 2019 (7.14 points). The 2024 Happiness Atlas indicates that the crises of 2020-2023 have largely been overcome, at least in terms of subjective well-being.
Which demographic groups experienced significant increases in life satisfaction, and what are the contributing factors?: Groups heavily impacted by the pandemic, such as single individuals, young adults, and working mothers, showed increased life satisfaction. This improvement is linked to collective bargaining agreements and decreased inflation, yet family life satisfaction remains below pre-pandemic levels.

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