The survey was conducted in the following 16 countries: Belgium, China, France,
Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Life satisfaction and happiness worldwide in 2022, by income group
According to a study conducted in 2022, individuals from medium and high income groups were more likely to report being happy or satisfied with their lives compared to those earning less. That year, around 57 percent of low income individuals said they were satisfied with their lives, while the share of high earners who stated the same was 71 percent. This statistic shows the share of individuals worldwide reporting they were happy or satisfied with their lives in 2022, by income group.
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