Italy, Spain and France, three of the largest economies in the EU, all hover around the 7.1 average for the continent.
However, Germany was found to be one of the unhappiest countries in the survey, beating only Bulgaria, with a score of 6.5. It scored 7.1 in last year’s figures for 2021.
While the study does not indicate the cause behind the drop in the general life satisfaction of a German, it appears consistent with other polls that reflect a dip in the mood of the country’s residents.
According to a separate survey published by the Rheingold Institute in Cologne last week, only 22 per cent of Germans considered themselves to be “committed optimists”, while 29 per cent were “contented moderates”, reported The Times.
The study also found that up to 20 per cent of adults were “overwhelmed by anxiety”, while nine per cent were “uninterested and withdrawn”.
Concerns appear to be related to Germany’s economic stagnation, the Ukraine war and immigration.
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