Cinco de cada 10 personas sienten que había más felicidad hace 50 años An international Ipsos study in 30 countries indicates that 55% of respondents feel people were happier 50 years ago, citing security and personal growth over technological advancements. This sentiment is echoed in Colombia, where 44% would have preferred to be born in 1975, primarily due to perceived improvements in environmental quality. However, both globally and in Colombia, citizens acknowledge significant progress in education and healthcare, with a majority believing medical attention has improved over the last five decades.

• 55% of people surveyed in 30 countries believe life was better 50 years ago.
• Security, personal growth, and environmental quality are cited as reasons for preferring the past.
• In Colombia, 44% would have preferred to be born in 1975, citing better security and stability.
• The environment is seen as the area with the most significant decline, with 61% believing environmental quality was better in 1975.
• Despite nostalgia, 52% globally recognize improvements in healthcare over the past five decades.
• Education is also perceived as an area with progress.
• Many people overestimate the life expectancy of 1975 and underestimate current life expectancy.
• The majority of respondents (72%) were born after 1975, meaning their views on the past are not based on direct experience.