HAARETZ
by Staff
September 17, 2014

State of Global Well Being report shows Israel scores similar results for subjective well-being as in wealthy OECD countries. Israelis are better off than anyone in the Middle East and are on par with most of the Western World – at least, that’s what they think, a new study shows.

The State of Global Well Being poll, conducted in 2013 and published on Tuesday by Gallup and Healthways, measures and compares between 135 countries on subjective well-being, which, contrary to GDP or other objective indexes, is based on how people feel about their lives.

According to the survey, Israel ranks first in its region and 34th globally in overall well-being, placing it between Ecuador at 33rd and Spain at 35th. “Israel has been largely successful in enabling its citizens to thrive, particularly in a region where it is not so easy to achieve,” the study said. The study measures well-being based on people’s responses as to their state in five facets of their lives: sense of purpose, social connections, community, finances and physical vigor……

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