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Augsburg: Happiest city in Bavaria – Munich in midfield!
According to the Happiness Atlas 2024, Augsburg is one of the happiest cities in Germany, significantly better than Munich. The factors for satisfaction were analyzed.
Augsburg: Happiest city in Bavaria – Munich in midfield!
In the latest survey by the Happiness Atlas 2024, the city of Augsburg in Swabia took a notable place among the happiest cities in Germany. What is particularly impressive is that the city, which is located in Bavaria, performed significantly better compared to the Bavarian capital Munich. According to the study, which has been carried out by the Süddeutsche Kassenlotterie since 2011, citizen satisfaction is the focus of the analysis.
Augsburg, a city known not only for its cultural diversity but also for its high quality of life, took seventh place in the happiness ranking. A total of 25,557 citizens in 40 German cities were surveyed about their life satisfaction between January 2021 and April 2024. Participants could rate their satisfaction from zero (least satisfied) to ten (completely satisfied). The additional objective factors such as income and infrastructure were also evaluated, which contributed to the overall score.
Kassel and other happy cities
The survey also showed that citizens' satisfaction often depends on more than just financial aspects. “The highest life satisfaction can be found in cities that remain familiar, tranquil, safe and green,” explains a spokesman for the SKL. Augsburg is characterized by these characteristics and offers its residents good health care as well as well-thought-out family and education policies. This interaction could explain why the city is ranked so high - despite a less wealthy base compared to cities like Munich.
Munich and Nuremberg in midfield
Augsburg's neighboring city of Munich, on the other hand, has delivered a disappointing performance this year. Despite its objective ratings, in which it occupies the top position, the city was described as an “underperformer” in the Happiness Atlas. Nuremberg, another large city in Bavaria, performed even worse with only 6.56 points and came in 33rd place. This shows that a high quality of life does not automatically lead to higher satisfaction.
The satisfaction of Augsburg's citizens is therefore a positive signal for the city, which has taken numerous measures to improve the quality of life in recent years. These developments make the city attractive not only for its citizens, but also for potential newcomers.
An interesting result of the study is that social structures and family ties play a crucial role in people's lives. The cities analyzed where people reported the highest life satisfaction tend to be places that offer a strong community and a safe living environment.
The complete results of this ranking and further information about the individual cities can be found in the Happiness Atlas 2024, which is published by the SKL. Figures and data that reflect satisfaction in Germany clearly show that it is not just prosperity that matters, but rather quality of life in the broadest sense. Augsburg's place in the Happiness Atlas is not only a success for the city, but also a confirmation of the positive development of living conditions in the region.
For further interesting information on the topic of quality of life and happiness in Germany, readers can access the current report www.merkur.de access.