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Latvians' life satisfaction hits all-time high
BC, Riga, 16.08.2017.Print version
The life satisfaction levels of Latvia’s residents has hit an all-time high, a survey by SKDS pollster shows, cites LETA.
In the poll, which was conducted in July 2017, respondents were asked to
rate their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their lives on a 10-point scale
where 1 means “total dissatisfaction” and 10 “complete satisfaction”.
The survey shows that the average life satisfaction level has reached 6.91
points, which is the highest figure recorded in Latvia since 2005 when such
surveys were started in Latvia. Over the past year, Latvians’ life satisfaction
has risen by 0.1 points on average.
The lowest ever life satisfaction was recorded during the economic crisis
in 2009 when it averaged at 5.55 points.