Happiness By Marital Status
The data also shows the percentage of women and men who report being happy with their life overall in Nigeria, broken down by marital status. The data highlights that there are differences in happiness levels between individuals who are married or in a union and those who have never been married, with women in both categories reporting higher levels of happiness than men.
For women who are married or in a union, the percentage who report being happy with their life overall is 77.9%, compared to 81.3% of never married women. For men who are married or in a union, the percentage who report being happy with their life overall is 71.9%, compared to 69% of never married men.
It is interesting to note that while women who have never been married report higher levels of happiness than women who are married or in a union, the difference between the two groups is relatively small. This suggests that marriage or being in a union may not be a significant factor in determining overall happiness levels for women in Nigeria.
However, for men, being married or in a union appears to have a more significant impact on happiness levels. Men who are married or in a union report lower levels of happiness than those who have never been married. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as financial stress, relationship dynamics, and cultural expectations.
It is important to note that overall, the percentage of both men and women who report being happy with their life is relatively high in Nigeria, with the majority of individuals in each marital status category reporting happiness overall.
Happiness By Educational Background
The data highlights that there is a positive correlation between education level and happiness levels in Nigeria, with individuals who have higher levels of education reporting higher levels of happiness.
For individuals with no education, the percentage who report being happy with their life overall is 71.9%. This percentage increases as education level increases, with individuals who have completed tertiary education reporting the highest level of happiness at 79.4%. Those with primary education have the lowest percentage of happiness at 70.3%.
It is important to note that while there is a positive correlation between education level and happiness levels, the difference between the percentages is not significant. This suggests that factors beyond education, such as economic stability, social support, and access to healthcare, may also play a role in determining overall happiness levels.
It is also interesting to note that the percentage of both men and women who report being happy with their life overall is relatively high across all education levels. This suggests that, despite challenges, many Nigerians are able to find joy and satisfaction in their lives.
Wealth Index Quantile
The data presented shows the percentage of both men and women who report being happy with their life overall in Nigeria, broken down by wealth index quintile. The data highlights that there is a positive correlation between wealth index quintile and happiness levels in Nigeria, with individuals in higher wealth quintiles reporting higher levels of happiness.
For individuals in the poorest wealth quintile, the percentage who report being happy with their life overall is 71.8%. This percentage increases as wealth index quintile increases, with individuals in the richest quintile reporting the highest level of happiness at 82.5%.
It is important to note that while there is a positive correlation between wealth index quintile and happiness levels, the difference between the percentages is significant. This suggests that economic stability and financial security play an important role in determining overall happiness levels in Nigeria.
It is also interesting to note that the percentage of both men and women who report being happy with their life overall is relatively high across all wealth index quintiles. This suggests that despite economic challenges, many Nigerians are able to find joy and satisfaction in their lives.
Geopolitical Zones
The MICS data highlights that there is a significant variation in happiness levels across the different geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
Individuals in the South West geopolitical zone report the highest level of happiness, with 83.4% of both men and women reporting being happy with their life overall. This is significantly higher than the other zones. On the other hand, individuals in the South East geopolitical zone report the lowest level of happiness, with only 64.05% of both men and women reporting being happy with their life overall.
It is important to note that while there is a significant variation in happiness levels across the different geopolitical zones, there are likely multiple factors that contribute to this variation. Economic development, access to healthcare, social support, and political stability may all play a role in determining overall happiness levels.
HAPPINESS BY STATES
The survey also provided insights into the level of happiness among different states. The state with the highest level of happiness was Sokoto, with 93.1% of both men and women reporting being very or somewhat happy. The state with the lowest level of happiness was Yobe, with only 42.2% of people reporting being very or somewhat happy.
For women, the state with the lowest happiness rate was Zamfara at 41.4% with Kogi reporting the highest rate with 90.4% reporting being happy.
Similar figures were also seen with men, with the exception of Yobe which recorded a rate of only 4.4%.
