How satisfied are people with their lives in the EU?
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published a selection of subjective indicators on well- being of people in Europe.
“Overall, how satisfied are you with your life these days?” people across the European Union (EU) were asked. Life satisfaction represents how a respondent evaluates his or her life taken as a whole.
On a scale from 0 (“not satisfied at all”) to 10 (“fully satisfied”), the mean (average) life satisfaction of EU residents aged 16 and over was 7.3 in 2018, an increase compared with 7.0 in 2013.
Since 2013, the mean level of satisfaction with the financial situation of their own household in the EU also increased, from 6.0 in 2013 to 6.5 in 2018, whilst the mean satisfaction with personal relations remained nearly stable, 7.8 in 2013 and 7.9 in 2018.
Highest life satisfaction in Finland and Austria, lowest in Bulgaria
In 2018, the mean life satisfaction, measured on a scale of 0 to 10, varied significantly between EU Member States. With an overall average of 8.1, inhabitants of Finland were the most satisfied with their lives in the EU, closely followed by those in Austria (8.0), Denmark, Poland and Sweden (all 7.8). At the opposite end of the scale, residents in Bulgaria (5.4) were by far the least satisfied, followed by those in Croatia (6.3), Greece and Lithuania (both 6.4), Hungary (6.5), Latvia and Portugal (both 6.7).
Largest increase in life satisfaction in Cyprus
Among Member States for which 2018 data are available, the mean life satisfaction increased since 2013 in 19 Member States. The highest increase was recorded in Cyprus (from 6.2 in 2013 to 7.1 in 2018, or +0.9), Bulgaria (+0.6), Czechia, Estonia, Poland and Portugal (all +0.5).
Highest satisfaction with financial situation in Denmark, Finland and Sweden
Mean satisfaction with the financial situation of the household varied significantly between EU Member States. With an average of 7.6, inhabitants of Denmark, Finland and Sweden were the most satisfied with the household financial situation.
Highest satisfaction with personal relationships in Malta, Austria and Slovenia
In 2018, the mean satisfaction with personal relationships varied significantly between EU Member States. With an overall average of 8.6, inhabitants of Malta, Austria and Slovenia were the most satisfied with their personal relationships in the EU.
Source: Eurostat / Link: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/10207020/3-07112019-AP-EN.pdf/f4523b83-f16b-251c-2c44-60bd5c0de76d
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