Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany
Germany: Happiness vs. life satisfaction was 6.88 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany, 2011–2025
Source: Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany is 6.88, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany peaked at 7.16 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.57, in 2011.
Germany ranks 16th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.57 | — |
| 2012 | 6.67 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 6.75 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 6.99 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 6.95 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6.96 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 6.99 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 7.08 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 7.16 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 7.03 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 6.89 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 6.72 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 6.75 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 6.88 | +1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.63, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6.88 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.4, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.87 | 6.57 | 7.08 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.91 | 6.72 | 7.16 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 327 (2025)
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 327 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany?
- Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Germany was 6.88 in 2025, according to Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest happiness vs. life satisfaction recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 7.16 in 2020.
- What is the lowest happiness vs. life satisfaction recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.57 in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for happiness vs. life satisfaction?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 157 countries with data for 2025.
- Is happiness vs. life satisfaction rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Happiness vs. life satisfaction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average of survey responses. The survey question asks respondents their current position on a hypothetical ladder, where the best possible life for them is a 10, and the worst possible life is a 0.