WHF Observatory · 2024 report
What makes people flourish — in their own words.
Our 2024 survey of festival attendees reveals that happiness is deeply rooted in meaningful connections, robust health, and a sense of freedom to live life on one's own terms.
2024 field report
Three cornerstones
Not opinions. Patterns.
Meaningful connections
Strong personal relationships remain the single most reliable predictor of long-term happiness across cultures.
Robust health
Physical and mental well-being — together, not separately — set the ground for every other dimension of flourishing.
Autonomy & freedom
The capacity to live life on your own terms — to choose meaning, work, and rhythm — is inseparable from happiness.
What we asked
A wide, honest look at everyday life.
The survey covered a wide range of topics — happiness levels, contributing factors, stress, and overall well-being — as well as everyday practices like sport, meditation, and social activity.
- Happiness levels and life satisfaction
- Factors most correlated with well-being
- Stress, resilience, and coping practices
- Engagement in sport, movement, and meditation
- Community, belonging, and social activity
Download the analysis & infographics.
Full report, methodology, and shareable graphics from the World Happiness Foundation Observatory.
Happiness, measured — so we can act.
Explore the full body of research, or bring the survey into your community.