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Global Flourishing Study Reveals Surprising Well-Being Rankings

New results show Indonesia, Mexico, and the Philippines lead in flourishing, while the UK, Turkey, and Japan rank the lowest.

Indonesia reported the highest levels of flourishing, according to the report.
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A woman dances under cherry blossoms in Bonn, Germany, on April 6. A new study suggests young people in many high-income countries are feeling worse than expected about their physical and mental health, relationships, income, work and more.

Overview

  • The Global Flourishing Study, involving over 200,000 participants from 22 countries, measures well-being across six dimensions, including happiness, health, and meaning.
  • Findings highlight Indonesia, Mexico, and the Philippines as top-ranking nations, with lower-income countries often excelling in social and community engagement.
  • The UK ranks 20th, ahead of only Turkey and Japan, with young adults in wealthier nations reporting particularly low levels of flourishing.
  • Religious participation is linked to higher well-being, with regular attendees scoring significantly higher on flourishing measures than non-attendees.
  • Researchers emphasize the need for governments to adopt comprehensive well-being metrics beyond GDP to address gaps in meaning, relationships, and social cohesion.