Contentment

Some 15 percent of Türkiye's population was made up of young people in the 15-24 age group in 2023, with more than half of its 12.8 million young people expressing satisfaction with their lives, shows data by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).

Bulgaria, alongside Serbia and Latvia, emerges as one of the standout success stories in the latest UN World Happiness Report, showcasing a remarkable leap in national contentment from 2006-2010 to 2021-2024. The report, a comprehensive study of global happiness levels, highlights Bulgaria's ascent from 144th to 81st place, reflecting a substantial improvement in overall well-being.

In a recent survey conducted by Alpha Research, Bulgarians displayed a mix of opinions about the departing year, with sentiments leaning towards optimism for the incoming year, 2024. The survey gathered insights from 1,000 adults across Bulgaria between November 22 and November 30.

An official life satisfaction survey for 2021 shows the Turkish nation is slightly happier than in 2020, with the elderly, women and married individuals reporting higher rates of contentment with their lives than others.