Mexican adults reported an average life-satisfaction rating of 8.62 out of 10 in a 2024 national survey [1].
The findings provide a critical metric for policymakers to track the social and economic health of the population across different states. By measuring self-reported wellbeing, the government can identify where public health interventions and economic supports are most needed.
The data comes from the Encuesta Nacional de Bienestar Autorreportado (BIARE), conducted by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) [1]. This survey focuses on adults aged 18 and older to assess how they perceive their quality of life.
According to the report, the 2024 satisfaction score of 8.62 [1] represents an increase from the 8.45 score recorded in 2021 [1]. This upward trend coincides with a 15.6% growth in Mexican household income over the previous six-year period [4].
Regional disparities remain prominent in the data. Residents of Coahuila reported the highest levels of satisfaction, while those in Oaxaca reported the lowest [2, 3].
Despite the overall increase in life satisfaction, the survey highlighted rising levels of anxiety and depression among the population [2]. The report also identified insecurity and environmental issues as critical points of concern for citizens [3].
Additional social data included in the report noted that 41,000 households own pets [3]. The survey serves as a tool to inform public policy on health, and social conditions across the country [2].
“Mexican adults reported an average life-satisfaction rating of 8.62 out of 10”
The divergence between rising life satisfaction and increasing mental health struggles suggests that while economic indicators—such as the 15.6% income growth—may be improving general perceptions of wellbeing, they are not mitigating psychological distress. The sharp contrast between the high satisfaction in Coahuila and the low levels in Oaxaca underscores a persistent regional inequality gap that continues to define the Mexican social landscape.
