What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the quality of life among South Africans as a measure of government progress in service delivery.

July 3, 2026Open Access

South African Social Attitudes Survey: how South Africans rate their quality of life

Puntos clave

To evaluate the quality of life among South Africans as a measure of government progress in service delivery.
Assessment of indicators related to happiness, satisfaction, and optimism.
Analysis of demographic variables to identify who experiences happiness and satisfaction.
Findings highlight specific indicators that contribute to South African happiness and satisfaction.
Demographic analysis reveals patterns in optimism among different groups in the population.

Resumen

An assessment of the quality of life of South Africans serves to provide a useful barometer for the government's progress in its efforts to provide all South Africans with access to basic services, as well as being useful for gauging the mood in the country. FAIRUZ GAIBIE examines indicators that reveal what makes South Africans happy, satisfied and optimistic; and who those happy, satisfied and optimistic South Africans are.

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