--- title: Where in the World Are People Most Optimistic About Healthy Longevity? description: Discover which countries are most optimistic about living long, healthy lives and why optimism might be the secret to greater wellbeing and longevity. image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2023%2c%202025%2c%2006_54_58%20AM.png --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Longevity](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/longevity) # Where in the World Are People Most Optimistic About Healthy Longevity? Where in the World Are People Most Optimistic About Healthy Longevity? A Commentary by Victor Perton "that Optimism Man" Are you optimistic about living a long and healthy life? **[Leger](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)**’s 2025 Worldview Survey asked 35,000 people in 40 countries if they agree with the statement: β€œI am optimistic about living a long and healthy life.” 🟒 The global average? 46%. 🌏 Australia? Slightly more optimistic at 47%, above average, yet far behind the most optimistic countries. The USA? 51% 🌟 Top-ranking countries? Thailand: 83%\` Indonesia: 77% Vietnam: 74% China: 74% Paraguay: 73% Philippines – 68% India – 67% Nigeria – 66% Mexico – 63% Peru – 63% Kenya – 62% Bangladesh – 61% Brazil – 60% Colombia – 59% United States – 51% South Africa – 50% Malaysia – 50% Argentina – 48% Australia – 47% Chile – 46% With Thailand topping the global long life optimism poll at 83%, it is no surprise I felt a wave of joy and hope walking the streets of Bangkok last week.Β  Why does this matter? Science shows that optimism is the trait most closely associated with healthy longevity. βœ…Β **[Harvard University](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)**Β andΒ **[Boston University](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)**Β research found that optimists are significantly more likely to reach age 85 and beyond. βœ… Optimists tend to sleep better, cope better, and build stronger relationships. βœ… Optimism fuels action, resilience, and health, traits essential for thriving in uncertain times. So… what makes you optimistic about your future long life? 🌿 What makes you optimistic? 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