GITNUXREPORT 2026

Well Being Statistics

Well-being involves physical health, mental resilience, and strong social connections globally.

Gitnux Team

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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52% of workforce reports good work-life balance

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Median global income is $10,000 PPP-adjusted

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Financial stress affects 65% of Americans

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Homeownership correlates with 20% higher life satisfaction

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Unemployment reduces well-being equivalent to spouse death

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10% of world population in extreme poverty (<$2.15/day)

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Savings rate averages 7% globally

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In EU, 23% at risk of poverty or exclusion

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Job satisfaction is 57% worldwide

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Debt burden: 40% of US adults can't pay $400 emergency

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Gini coefficient global average 0.63

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In Australia, 82% feel financially secure

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Gig economy workers report 15% lower well-being

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Retirement savings adequacy: 52% US confident

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Income inequality widened in 70% of countries since 1990

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In Canada, 12% in low-income households

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Financial literacy boosts wealth by 30%

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Work flexibility improves satisfaction by 25%

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700 million workers in informal economy lack security

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In UK, 14 million in poverty

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Wage growth 2.5% annually global average

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Employee engagement 23% globally, links to economic well-being

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Housing affordability crisis: 1.6 billion lack adequate housing

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Depression affects 280 million people worldwide

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Anxiety disorders affect 301 million people globally

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1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental disorder

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In the US, 21% of adults experienced mental illness in 2021

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Suicide accounts for 1.3% of deaths globally

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Bipolar disorder affects 40 million people worldwide

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970 million people affected by mental disorders globally in 2019

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In the UK, 1 in 6 people report anxiety or depression weekly

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PTSD affects 3.9% of global population

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50% of US college students experienced mental health crisis

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Schizophrenia impacts 24 million people worldwide

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In Australia, 42% of adults experienced mental disorder lifetime

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Eating disorders affect 9% of global population

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75% of people with mental disorders in low-income countries receive no treatment

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In Canada, 18% of population reported high psychological distress

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Loneliness increases depression risk by 15%

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1 in 5 US children have mental health disorder

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Global dementia prevalence is 55 million cases

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Mindfulness reduces stress by 30% in studies

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In Europe, 84 million people live with mental health issue yearly

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Exercise improves mental health for 80% of participants

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Burnout affects 77% of workforce globally

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Therapy access gap: 70% untreated in low/middle income countries

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Positive psychology interventions boost well-being by 0.34 SD

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Social media use correlates with 25% higher depression risk in teens

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In Japan, 6% report suicidal ideation yearly

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Gratitude practice increases happiness by 25%

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45% of US adults feel mentally unhealthy weekly

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Finland ranks #1 in happiness with score 7.8/10

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US life satisfaction average 6.9/10

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Global average happiness score 5.95/10 in 2023

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45% of world population satisfied with life

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Nordic countries average 7.5/10 life satisfaction

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Purpose in life boosts satisfaction by 0.5 points

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In Latin America, average 6.0/10 despite inequality

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70% of Australians rate life 8+/10

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Work-life balance satisfaction 60% globally

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Nature exposure increases satisfaction by 10%

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In Germany, 8.2/10 life evaluation average

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Optimism correlates with 14% higher satisfaction

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55% of Europeans satisfied with life

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Education adds 0.3 points to life satisfaction

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In Japan, life satisfaction 5.9/10

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Leisure time satisfaction 65% in OECD countries

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Trust in others boosts satisfaction by 20%

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In Brazil, 6.3/10 average happiness

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80% of top well-being countries have strong governance

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Daily positive emotions reported by 71% globally

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In India, life satisfaction 4.0/10 average

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Civic freedom correlates with +0.4 satisfaction points

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62% of US adults satisfied with personal life

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Generosity increases satisfaction by 15%

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In South Africa, 5.3/10 life evaluation

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Health status explains 50% of life satisfaction variance

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75% of Costa Ricans report high life satisfaction

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Age 60+ reports highest satisfaction in 70% countries

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Globally, 80% of adults aged 18-64 meet WHO physical activity guidelines

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In the US, 23.7% of adults have arthritis, impacting daily well-being

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Worldwide, 1 in 4 people experience back pain annually

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75% of Europeans report good or very good health status

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Obesity rates have tripled since 1975, affecting 1.9 billion adults

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422 million adults have diabetes globally

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1.71 billion adults are overweight worldwide

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In the UK, 63% of adults meet aerobic activity guidelines

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Sleep deprivation affects 35% of US adults regularly

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Global life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years

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17% of US children have obesity

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Hypertension affects 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 globally

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In Australia, 65% of adults are overweight or obese

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94% of EU citizens have access to healthcare

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Global under-5 mortality rate dropped to 38 deaths per 1,000 live births

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49% of US adults get insufficient sleep

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In Canada, 60% of adults are physically active

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Tobacco use kills over 8 million people yearly worldwide

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2.5 billion people lack access to safe sanitation

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In Japan, 82% of population reports good health

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Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually

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15% of global population has a disability

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In India, 21% of adults have hypertension

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Vaccination prevents 2-3 million deaths yearly

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81% of adolescents do not meet WHO physical activity recommendations

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In Brazil, 55% of adults are overweight

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Healthy life expectancy globally is 63.4 years

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264 million women have anemia worldwide

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In Germany, 70% of adults engage in sports regularly

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Global hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people

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Globally, 58% of people feel happy most of the time

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Strong social networks increase survival odds by 50%

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Loneliness epidemic: 1 in 3 US adults lonely

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Marriage boosts happiness by 30% points

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60% of Europeans have 5+ close friends

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Social isolation raises mortality risk by 29%

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Volunteering increases life satisfaction by 20%

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In US, 12% report no close friends

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Community engagement correlates with 24% lower depression

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Family support buffers stress for 70% of individuals

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In Australia, 25% feel lonely often

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Friendships predict 70% of life satisfaction variance

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Social media connects 4.9 billion users

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Pet ownership reduces loneliness by 40%

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In Canada, 20% report low social support

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Civic participation boosts well-being by 15%

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Divorce decreases happiness by 15% points short-term

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85% of happiness comes from relationships

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In UK, 9% chronically lonely

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Mentoring improves youth well-being by 25%

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Religious community ties enhance well-being for 40%

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Online communities reduce isolation by 35% for remote workers

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In India, family closeness scores 8.5/10 on well-being surveys

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While global life expectancy has climbed to 73 years, the true measure of our well-being is found not in how long we live, but in how we live—a reality underscored by the fact that 1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental disorder, 75% of people with mental disorders in low-income countries receive no treatment, and loneliness increases the risk of depression by 15%.

Key Takeaways

Globally, 80% of adults aged 18-64 meet WHO physical activity guidelines
In the US, 23.7% of adults have arthritis, impacting daily well-being
Worldwide, 1 in 4 people experience back pain annually
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide
Anxiety disorders affect 301 million people globally
1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental disorder
Globally, 58% of people feel happy most of the time
Strong social networks increase survival odds by 50%
Loneliness epidemic: 1 in 3 US adults lonely
52% of workforce reports good work-life balance
Median global income is $10,000 PPP-adjusted
Financial stress affects 65% of Americans
Finland ranks #1 in happiness with score 7.8/10
US life satisfaction average 6.9/10
Global average happiness score 5.95/10 in 2023

Well-being involves physical health, mental resilience, and strong social connections globally.

Economic Well-being

52% of workforce reports good work-life balance
Median global income is $10,000 PPP-adjusted
Financial stress affects 65% of Americans
Homeownership correlates with 20% higher life satisfaction
Unemployment reduces well-being equivalent to spouse death
10% of world population in extreme poverty (<$2.15/day)
Savings rate averages 7% globally
In EU, 23% at risk of poverty or exclusion
Job satisfaction is 57% worldwide
Debt burden: 40% of US adults can't pay $400 emergency
Gini coefficient global average 0.63
In Australia, 82% feel financially secure
Gig economy workers report 15% lower well-being
Retirement savings adequacy: 52% US confident
Income inequality widened in 70% of countries since 1990
In Canada, 12% in low-income households
Financial literacy boosts wealth by 30%
Work flexibility improves satisfaction by 25%
700 million workers in informal economy lack security
In UK, 14 million in poverty
Wage growth 2.5% annually global average
Employee engagement 23% globally, links to economic well-being
Housing affordability crisis: 1.6 billion lack adequate housing

Economic Well-being Interpretation

The statistics paint a portrait of a global economy where the foundational promise of security is fractured, leaving a majority navigating a tightrope between moderate job satisfaction and profound financial fragility, where homeownership remains a key to happiness but rising inequality and stagnant wages make that ladder feel increasingly out of reach for many.

Mental Well-being

Depression affects 280 million people worldwide
Anxiety disorders affect 301 million people globally
1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental disorder
In the US, 21% of adults experienced mental illness in 2021
Suicide accounts for 1.3% of deaths globally
Bipolar disorder affects 40 million people worldwide
970 million people affected by mental disorders globally in 2019
In the UK, 1 in 6 people report anxiety or depression weekly
PTSD affects 3.9% of global population
50% of US college students experienced mental health crisis
Schizophrenia impacts 24 million people worldwide
In Australia, 42% of adults experienced mental disorder lifetime
Eating disorders affect 9% of global population
75% of people with mental disorders in low-income countries receive no treatment
In Canada, 18% of population reported high psychological distress
Loneliness increases depression risk by 15%
1 in 5 US children have mental health disorder
Global dementia prevalence is 55 million cases
Mindfulness reduces stress by 30% in studies
In Europe, 84 million people live with mental health issue yearly
Exercise improves mental health for 80% of participants
Burnout affects 77% of workforce globally
Therapy access gap: 70% untreated in low/middle income countries
Positive psychology interventions boost well-being by 0.34 SD
Social media use correlates with 25% higher depression risk in teens
In Japan, 6% report suicidal ideation yearly
Gratitude practice increases happiness by 25%
45% of US adults feel mentally unhealthy weekly

Mental Well-being Interpretation

While the staggering statistics paint a global portrait of a mind under siege, the parallel evidence for simple, human solutions—from gratitude to connection—suggests our collective well-being is not a lost cause but a daily practice we are tragically under-practicing.

Overall Life Satisfaction

Finland ranks #1 in happiness with score 7.8/10
US life satisfaction average 6.9/10
Global average happiness score 5.95/10 in 2023
45% of world population satisfied with life
Nordic countries average 7.5/10 life satisfaction
Purpose in life boosts satisfaction by 0.5 points
In Latin America, average 6.0/10 despite inequality
70% of Australians rate life 8+/10
Work-life balance satisfaction 60% globally
Nature exposure increases satisfaction by 10%
In Germany, 8.2/10 life evaluation average
Optimism correlates with 14% higher satisfaction
55% of Europeans satisfied with life
Education adds 0.3 points to life satisfaction
In Japan, life satisfaction 5.9/10
Leisure time satisfaction 65% in OECD countries
Trust in others boosts satisfaction by 20%
In Brazil, 6.3/10 average happiness
80% of top well-being countries have strong governance
Daily positive emotions reported by 71% globally
In India, life satisfaction 4.0/10 average
Civic freedom correlates with +0.4 satisfaction points
62% of US adults satisfied with personal life
Generosity increases satisfaction by 15%
In South Africa, 5.3/10 life evaluation
Health status explains 50% of life satisfaction variance
75% of Costa Ricans report high life satisfaction
Age 60+ reports highest satisfaction in 70% countries

Overall Life Satisfaction Interpretation

Despite the Nordic nations comfortably leading the global happiness race and optimism giving a proven boost, the world's overall lukewarm satisfaction score of 5.95 suggests humanity is still collectively trying to find its car keys in the couch cushions of life.

Physical Well-being

Globally, 80% of adults aged 18-64 meet WHO physical activity guidelines
In the US, 23.7% of adults have arthritis, impacting daily well-being
Worldwide, 1 in 4 people experience back pain annually
75% of Europeans report good or very good health status
Obesity rates have tripled since 1975, affecting 1.9 billion adults
422 million adults have diabetes globally
1.71 billion adults are overweight worldwide
In the UK, 63% of adults meet aerobic activity guidelines
Sleep deprivation affects 35% of US adults regularly
Global life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years
17% of US children have obesity
Hypertension affects 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 globally
In Australia, 65% of adults are overweight or obese
94% of EU citizens have access to healthcare
Global under-5 mortality rate dropped to 38 deaths per 1,000 live births
49% of US adults get insufficient sleep
In Canada, 60% of adults are physically active
Tobacco use kills over 8 million people yearly worldwide
2.5 billion people lack access to safe sanitation
In Japan, 82% of population reports good health
Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually
15% of global population has a disability
In India, 21% of adults have hypertension
Vaccination prevents 2-3 million deaths yearly
81% of adolescents do not meet WHO physical activity recommendations
In Brazil, 55% of adults are overweight
Healthy life expectancy globally is 63.4 years
264 million women have anemia worldwide
In Germany, 70% of adults engage in sports regularly
Global hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people

Physical Well-being Interpretation

While we've made impressive strides in global health by extending lifespans and fighting disease, our modern lifestyle has become a paradoxical treadmill, where we are collectively living longer but often feeling worse, plagued by inactivity, poor sleep, and preventable conditions that erode our daily well-being.

Social Well-being

Globally, 58% of people feel happy most of the time
Strong social networks increase survival odds by 50%
Loneliness epidemic: 1 in 3 US adults lonely
Marriage boosts happiness by 30% points
60% of Europeans have 5+ close friends
Social isolation raises mortality risk by 29%
Volunteering increases life satisfaction by 20%
In US, 12% report no close friends
Community engagement correlates with 24% lower depression
Family support buffers stress for 70% of individuals
In Australia, 25% feel lonely often
Friendships predict 70% of life satisfaction variance
Social media connects 4.9 billion users
Pet ownership reduces loneliness by 40%
In Canada, 20% report low social support
Civic participation boosts well-being by 15%
Divorce decreases happiness by 15% points short-term
85% of happiness comes from relationships
In UK, 9% chronically lonely
Mentoring improves youth well-being by 25%
Religious community ties enhance well-being for 40%
Online communities reduce isolation by 35% for remote workers
In India, family closeness scores 8.5/10 on well-being surveys

Social Well-being Interpretation

This overwhelming evidence proves we are wretched, delightful creatures whose happiness is almost entirely dependent on the quality of our connections, making the pursuit of true community perhaps the most serious and whimsical project of our lives.

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