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Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds

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Yu, T. (2026, October 6). Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369930/hong-kongs-generation-y-unhappiest-amid-housing-and-economic-pressures-poll-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

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A poll conducted by HK.WeCare reveals that Hong Kong’s Generation Y, aged 30 to 45, are the unhappiest age group in the city due to economic and housing pressures. The overall Hong Kong Happiness Index fell to 5.87 out of 10, below the passing level for a fourth consecutive year, although it shows an upward trend since 2024. More than 40% of residents reported experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms, with community belonging and trust scoring 3.13 and 2.81 out of five respectively.
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A recent poll conducted by HK.WeCare, a platform under the non-profit organization Wofoo Social Enterprises, reveals that Hong Kong’s Generation Y residents, aged 30 to 45, are the unhappiest age group in the city due to economic and housing pressures. The survey, which polled 1,039 adults, found the overall Hong Kong Happiness Index to be at 5.87 out of 10 for a fourth consecutive year, below the passing level but above its low point from earlier this year. Over 40% of respondents reported experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms, and both community belonging and trust scored lower than average at 3.13 and 2.81 respectively out of five, directly impacting overall happiness levels.

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Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds Hong Kong’s happiness index falls to 5.87, staying below the passing level of six out of 10 for a fourth year, but remains above its 2024 low Hong Kong’s Generation Y residents – those aged 30 to 45 – are the city’s unhappiest age group, largely because of dissatisfaction with economic and housing conditions, a poll has found.
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2026-10-06 · South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds Hong Kong’s happiness index falls to 5.87, staying below the passing level of six out of 10 for a fourth year, but remains above its 2024 low Hong Kong’s Generation Y residents – those aged 30 to 45 – are the city’s unhappiest age group, largely because of dissatisfaction with economic and housing conditions, a poll has found. asserted
poll → find → conditions
A survey of 1,039 adults by HK.WeCare, a platform set up under the non-profit organisation Wofoo Social Enterprises, put the Hong Kong Happiness Index at 5.87 out of 10. asserted
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The score remained below the passing level for a fourth consecutive year, despite an overall upwards trend since 2024. asserted
score → remain → 2024
More than 40 per cent of residents reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms. asserted
cent → report → symptoms
Respondents also reported only moderate levels of community belonging and trust, scoring 3.13 and 2.81, respectively, out of five. asserted
Respondents → report → five
Both factors were found to be directly linked to happiness. asserted
factors → find → happiness
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