Happy Now but Happier When?
May 12, 2025
Despite the difficulties of aging, 86% of adults age 50 and older say they are happy, though only 21% say they are very happy, while 65% say they are pretty happy. It’s probably not surprising that those who are in excellent or very good health are much more likely to say they are very happy.
Although a large majority of older adults are happy with their current prospects, about two-thirds say their best decade came before age 50.
Best decade of your life
Current age 50-59:
34% 20s
27% 30s
19% 40s
18% 50s
NA 60s
Current age 60-69:
18% 20s
28% 30s
21% 40s
17% 50s
14% 60s
Current age 70+:
10% 20s
22% 30s
20% 40s
21% 50s
19% 60s
Source: AARP, 2024 (Percentages do not add up to 100% due to skipped and “don’t know” responses and some respondents choosing decades older than 60s.)
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