Dillingen: Happiness Region 2025 with the most satisfied citizens in Germany!

Dillingen: Happiness Region 2025 with the most satisfied citizens in Germany!

People are doing well in the Dillingen adDonau district! Current surveys show that the region is one of the happiest in Germany. The district was awarded the coveted “Happiness Area” award last year by the Süddeutsche Kassenlotterie (SKL). The confirmation of the Happiness Atlas was enthusiastically received in 2024, which singles out Dillingen from among 402 rural and urban districts and awards its residents a high level of life satisfaction of 7.24 points. This puts Dillingen well ahead of many other Bavarian regions, including Franconia and Lower Bavaria, where the values ​​are significantly lower.

Satisfaction in Dillingen is considerable: two thirds of those surveyed say they are “extremely satisfied” with their life. For comparison: In Bavaria as a whole, this is not even the case for half of the population, and impressively, no respondent from Dillingen is strongly dissatisfied. District Administrator Markus Müller is delighted with the result and speaks of an award for the commitment of the region's citizens, companies, clubs and institutions.

factors of happiness

What factors are behind this high quality of life? Since 2011, the SKL Happiness Atlas, together with the University of Freiburg, has recorded not only personal factors such as age, health and income, but also regional influences such as the unemployment rate and club density. Dillingen is impressive here: a high density of clubs, well-preserved nature and short commutes support this positive balance.

• Lebenszufriedenheit in Bayern: 7,21 Punkte
• Dillingen: 7,24 Punkte
• Niederbayern: 7,16 Punkte
• Franken: 7,11 Punkte

Wherever you look: Dillingen remains economically stable. The region has a solid middle class and has little commuting and migration. The family-friendly atmosphere, especially for families with up to two children, also contributes to the high quality of life. More and more people value the opportunity to combine job and family in a harmonious environment.

A look at the bigger picture

Life satisfaction in Germany will show a general increase to 7.09 points in 2025, which is the highest rating since 2019. According to SKL-Glücksatlas, this positive development is expressed not only in the reaction to the corona pandemic, but also in dealing with challenges such as the war in Ukraine and high inflation. The south of Germany, especially Bavaria and the regions including Dillingen, is one of the stable happiness regions where people feel satisfied and confident.

Overall, life satisfaction in the Dillingen district shows that not only is good business being done here, but that people's happiness is also coming to the fore. District and city administrations can be happy because the future challenges will be tackled with confidence. This shows that the citizens of Dillingen are not only sticking together, but also optimistic about the future.

In a world that is often characterized by uncertainty, it is reassuring and inspiring to hear that happiness is at the top of the agenda in Dillingen. Everyone is invited to let themselves be infected by this happiness!