Unveiling European Well-Being: A 2022 Dive into Life Satisfaction Trends

06. Netherlands (7.6): Parallel to Belgium, the Netherlands contributes to the positive narrative with a commendable score of 7.6.

Introduction:

In 2022, Europeans found themselves at various points on the satisfaction scale, providing insight into the overall well-being of the European Union (EU) citizens. According to the European Union’s statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC), people across the EU rated their life satisfaction, on average, at 7.1 points on a scale from 0 to 10. This article delves into the intricacies of these ratings, shedding light on the diverse experiences of citizens across different EU countries.

Country-specific Life Satisfaction Rankings:

Austria emerged as the leader in life satisfaction, with an impressive rating of 7.9, closely followed by Finland, Poland, and Romania, each at 7.7. Belgium and the Netherlands shared a contented score of 7.6. However, at the other end of the spectrum, Bulgaria lagged behind with a life satisfaction rating of 5.6, while Germany and Greece recorded the lowest scores at 6.5 and 6.7, respectively.

January 15, 2024 | 5:38 pm