A recent report from the Quebec Institute of Statistics (ISQ) reveals that as age increases, so does the proportion of individuals with a higher level of well-being. Among those aged 65 and above, the level of well-being reaches an impressive 84%, compared to 76% for those aged 45 to 64, nearly 74% for the 30 to 44 age group, and 69% for the 15 to 29 age group.
Interestingly, the report highlights that individuals living as couples without children at home and retired Quebecers tend to have a higher level of well-being compared to those in different household setups or employment statuses.
The assessment of well-being was conducted using the World Health Organization’s five-item Well-being Index, which measures the frequency of positive feelings such as feeling good, calm, energetic, rested, and interested in life over the past two weeks.
Moreover, the data indicates that 74% of women and 79% of men rank at a “good” or “very good” level on the well-being index scale. However, a notable finding shows that 9% of Quebecers experienced feelings of loneliness, with 6% often feeling left out and 7% feeling isolated from others.
Loneliness seems to impact women, young individuals aged 15 to 29, and those with a less active lifestyle. Interestingly, individuals reporting higher well-being levels are less likely to experience feelings of loneliness and isolation.
The ISQ report utilized data from the Quebec Health Survey – A Look at Health, with participation from 2,113 Quebecers aged 15 and above between November 3 and December 21, 2025.
