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New report rates Beijing's "Happiness Index"

(CRIENGLISH.com )
Updated: 2006-10-13 13:10


Beijing's rural residents are much happier than its city dwellers,
according to the first joint happiness index released by The National
Bureau of Statistics and Beijing Bureau of Statistics.

According to the report, almost 47 percent of Beijing's residents believe
the city has created a harmonious environment. Rural residents gave their
lives an average happiness rating of 80.5, but the average rating for
urban residents was only 76.

Yu Xiuqin, a spokesperson for the Beijing Bureau of Statistics, said
transportation problems were one of the main factors depressing the
happiness levels of people living in urban areas.

The report also found that the happiest families earn a monthly income
between 5000 yuan and 7000 yuan. The happiness index actually declined as
income rose for families that earn more than 7000 yuan per month.

The senior citizens are the happiest age group in the city, while the
middle-aged rated as the least happy.

Yu Xiuqin said huge living pressures were the cause for the low quality
of life among middle-aged people.
















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