Mexican teenagers are the happiest in the country according to INEGI; older adults report more pain

According to the 2026 Módulo de Bienestar Autorreportado (BIARE) results presented by the INEGI, the Mexican population aged 12 and older reported an average life satisfaction score of 8.75 points. Data indicates that adolescents currently represent the segment of the population with the highest levels of reported happiness in the country.

Conversely, the report highlights a demographic disparity in well-being, noting that older adults are reporting higher levels of physical pain compared to younger age groups. These findings provide a snapshot of subjective well-being across different life stages in Mexico for the year 2026.