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Hessen's Well-being Declines Despite High Quality of Life

A recent survey reveals a slight decrease in well-being in Hessen, Germany, despite high rankings in other quality-of-life metrics, highlighting regional discrepancies in life satisfaction.

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Universität FreiburgSüddeutsche KlassenlotterieInstitut Für Demoskopie AllensbachIpsos

What is the methodology of the survey?: The study surveyed over 12,000 people nationwide regarding their general life satisfaction, with additional smaller surveys focusing on specific life aspects and regional comparisons.
What is the overall trend of well-being in Hessen in 2024 according to the survey?: Hessen's overall well-being slightly decreased in 2024, dropping to ninth place nationally in a life satisfaction survey, down from fourth place the previous year.
How does Hessen's ranking in overall quality of life compare to its ranking in life satisfaction?: Despite its lower satisfaction ranking, Hessen still holds the third position in the national quality of life ranking, suggesting a discrepancy between objective measures and subjective well-being.
What was the average life satisfaction score in Hessen, and how does it compare to the national average?: The average life satisfaction in Hessen fell to 7.01 out of 10, slightly below the national average of 7.14. A significant regional difference exists, with North Hessen scoring higher than South Hessen.
How did different regions within Hessen perform in the survey, and what are some factors contributing to these regional differences?: While Kassel in North Hessen was ranked the happiest major city, Frankfurt and Wiesbaden performed poorly in the rankings, reflecting income and wealth disparities within these cities.

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