Life goals Gen Z say they want to prioritize
Percent of U.S. Gen Z ages 13-24, 2023 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Being happy (65%). Lowest: Being in a lasting community (7%).
- Being happy: 65%
- Being financially stable: 53%
- Good mental and emotional health: 49%
Source: Barna Group, 5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z · Survey of 2,000 U.S. adult and teenaged members of Gen Z, ages 13-24, conducted August 23-30, 2023. Article published 2025-06-10.
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Highest: Being happy (65%). Lowest: Being in a lasting community (7%). Being happy: 65%. Being financially stable: 53%. Good mental and emotional health: 49%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2023. Source: Barna Group, 5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z (https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-2024/).
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