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Global Flourishing Study Reveals Indonesia Leads in Well-Being, UK Ranks Near Bottom

New findings highlight the complex relationship between GDP, meaning, and flourishing, with age and religious participation playing key roles.

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Indonesia reported the highest levels of flourishing, according to the report.
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Overview

  • The Global Flourishing Study surveyed over 200,000 individuals across 22 countries, assessing multidimensional well-being including health, happiness, meaning, and relationships.
  • Indonesia ranked highest in flourishing, followed by Mexico and the Philippines, while the UK placed 20th, ahead only of Turkey and Japan.
  • The study found a negative correlation between GDP and meaning in life, with wealthier nations scoring lower on relational and prosocial dimensions despite higher financial security.
  • Religious participation strongly influenced flourishing, with individuals attending services more than weekly scoring significantly higher on well-being metrics.
  • Flourishing increases with age globally, contradicting prior U-shaped patterns, as younger adults report lower well-being compared to older generations.