Purpose: 26%   Social: 24%   Financial: 55%   Community: 42%   Physical: 25%

QUALITY OF LIFE IN GERMANY: According to Gallup, a majority of Germans — 55% — are thriving in financial well-being, while just 13% are suffering. These results are among the most favorable in the world, far surpassing the regional figures for Europe (37% thriving, 24% suffering). Moreover, Germany’s strong labor market and relative economic health have not translated into particularly favorable purpose well-being results among its population. About one-fourth of Germans (26%) are thriving in this element, similar to the European regional figure of 22%. Forty-two percent of Germans are thriving in community well-being — significantly higher than the overall European figure of 28% — while just 7% are suffering. The country’s general prosperity likely supports residents’ satisfaction with their communities. However, Germany has also developed a reputation for innovative, environmentally friendly community planning and development, such as advanced public transportation systems. (Source: Gallup-Healthways 2014 State of Global Wellbeing Report)