Hong Kong happiness index falls to 5.87, survey shows
Hong Kong's happiness index slipped to 5.87 out of 10 in 2026, down 0.08 points from the previous year, according to a survey by Wofoo Social Enterprises. Millennials reported lower scores, and 43.7 per cent of respondents showed moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
Hong Kong’s overall happiness index has slipped slightly to 5.87 out of 10 this year, down 0.08 points from last year, despite a gradual improvement in residents’ sense of well-being, according to a survey by Wofoo Social Enterprises.
The study, which collected more than 1,000 responses through online questionnaires, found that respondents rated their mental health at an average of 5.87, a marginal increase from the previous year. However, 43.7 per cent of respondents showed moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
The survey also found that people born in the 1980s and 1990s, commonly referred to as millennials, reported lower happiness scores than other age groups. Researchers said that some single individuals struggle to achieve life stability in their 30s and remain uncertain about the future as they enter their 40s.
In addition, residents scored only at an “average” level for community connection. The researchers said that rebuilding neighbourhood trust and strengthening social support networks could help improve public well-being.
They called for cross-sector collaboration across personal, family, and community levels to build a more supportive city.