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Wellbeing Index

Explore Gallup's research.

Gallup explores the impact of wellbeing and provides insights for leaders of businesses and communities.

Daily loneliness among U.S. adults has edged up to 20%, its highest level in two years, but remains down from the pandemic high of 25% measured as recently as March 2021.

Because of better wellbeing, residents of the Beach Cities in Southern California have much lower per-person healthcare expenditures than do Americans overall.

An estimated 15 million U.S. adults have used injectable Type 2 diabetes drugs for weight loss. Reported effectiveness is lower among older adults.

The overall life ratings of Black Americans have eroded since 2016, but negative emotional experiences are unchanged in recent years.

Only 7% of U.S. workers are fully optimized. Connecting engagement and wellbeing with strengths can help more people reach their full potential.