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Happiness Atlas Germany – 2016 Edition

Happiness Atlas Germany – 2016 Edition

date:  15/12/2016

Deutsche Post AG published the Happiness Atlas 2016 for Germany. This Atlas presents data on life satisfaction in 19 German regions, pulling together information from existing surveys and additional data collected ad hoc. The overall life satisfaction results from self-assessments on different dimensions such as work, health or living and leisure. Over the recent years, Germans have reported a largely increasing life satisfaction. The happiest Germans live in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, while the largest increase in happiness with respect to the previous edition is observed in the southern parts of the country. The 2016 edition of the Atlas contains a special analysis of how cultural diversity impacts on life satisfaction. 75% of the analysed sample regards Germany as an open and tolerant country and 65% considers immigration an enriching experience. At the same time, only 44% thinks that the coexistence of people with different backgrounds works out well.

Explore the interactive Happiness Atlas, read the summary and background information on methodology (all documents in German).