Are Cypriots The Most Life-Satisfied In The EU? A Closer Look At Happiness Across Europe

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 23, 2025

As life satisfaction levels fluctuate across Europe, Cyprus stands out with a notable increase in its citizens’ happiness scores. With a rise from 6.2 to 7.5 over the past decade, Cypriots are now among the happiest in the European Union. But are they the most satisfied? This article takes a closer look at the countries leading the life satisfaction rankings, including the surprising trends in Cyprus and Greece, as well as the challenges faced by traditionally high-ranking nations like Denmark and Sweden.

Happiest Countries In The EU

Finland leads the pack with a score of 7.8, followed by Belgium, Austria, Romania, and Slovenia, each with a score of 7.7. These countries consistently top the life satisfaction rankings, with strong social welfare systems, high-quality healthcare, and good work-life balance contributing to their citizens’ well-being.

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Countries With Declining Satisfaction

Denmark and Sweden, historically known for their high levels of happiness, have seen noticeable drops in satisfaction. Denmark’s score decreased from 8.0 to 7.5, and Sweden dropped from 7.9 to 7.5 over the past decade, reflecting growing concerns about societal pressures and changing economic conditions.

Countries With Rising Satisfaction

In contrast, Cyprus and Greece stand out for their improvements in life satisfaction. Cyprus has made a remarkable jump, increasing from 6.2 to 7.5, while Greece has risen from 6.2 to 6.9. This uptick can be attributed to economic recovery and an improvement in quality of life over recent years.

The Least Satisfied: Bulgaria

Bulgaria ranks at the bottom of the list with a score of 5.9, making it the least happy country in the EU. However, even Bulgaria has seen some improvement, increasing from 4.8 to 5.9 in the past decade.

While the life satisfaction survey focused on a simple 0-10 scale, the EU is working towards a more nuanced definition of happiness, moving beyond GDP measures. The European Commission has identified “8+1” criteria to better define the quality of life, which includes material living conditions, employment quality, health, education, leisure, social interactions, safety, governance, and the overall life experience.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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