What matters most in life as the most important sources of happiness ?
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
- Feb 9
- 2 min read
Lifestyle News – Here is what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in 2026, according to a survey in the US, in the UK and in Germany, dated February 5, 2026, by Statista:
1 - This is the ranking of what matters most in life as the most important sources of happiness in 2026:
1 - What matters most in life in the United States:
This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in the United States in 2026:
1 – Family Life – for 42% of adults
2 – Health – for 40% of adults
3 – Making Money – for 26% of adults
4 – Personal Growth – for 24% of adults
5 – Faith/Spirituality – for 21% of adults
2 - What matters most in life in the United Kingdom:
This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in the United Kingdom in 2026:
1 – Family Life – for 51% of adults
2 – Health – for 44% of adults
3 – Making Money – for 25% of adults
4 – Work-Life Balance – for 24% of adults
5 – Safety and Security – for 22% of adults
3 - What matters most in life in Germany:
This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in Germany in 2026:
1 – Health – for 49% of adults
2 – Family Life – for 43% of adults
3 – Safety and Security – for 30% of adults
4 – Freedom and Independence – for 27% of adults
5 – Friendships – for 26% of adults
2 – What matters the most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in 2026 according to most people in the US, UK and Germany:
To conclude, what matters the most in life in 2026 according to most people in the US, UK and Germany is Family Life as the No. 1 most important source of happiness, followed closely by Health as the 2nd most important source of happiness.
