| Characteristic | For 2025 | For 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| To exercise more | 42% | 48% |
| To save more money | 52% | 46% |
| To eat healthier | 46% | 45% |
| To spend more time with family / friends | 33% | 42% |
| To lose weight | 37% | 31% |
| To do more for the environment | 17% | 24% |
| To improve my performance on the job | 16% | 24% |
| To reduce stress on the job | 16% | 22% |
| To spend less time on social media | 19% | 21% |
| To quit smoking | 22% | 19% |
| To reduce spendings on living expenses (e.g., food, energy) | 21% | 17% |
| To cut down on alcohol | 16% | 17% |
| To become vegetarian / vegan | 7% | 7% |
| Other | 6% | 5% |
| Don't know | 3% | 2% |
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Release date
November 2025
Region
United States
Survey time period
October to November 2024 ; October, 28 2025 to November, 5 2025
Number of respondents
430 in 2024; 539 in 2025
Age group
18 to 80 years old
Special properties
respondents who made New Year's resolutions
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
During the survey, the question was phrased as follows: "What are your New Year's resolutions?"
Multiple answers were possible.
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