Everyday Life of Gen Z According to the Ö3 Youth Study: Meat, Sport, Online Shopping and Waxing

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13,500 young adults aged 16 to 25 years were surveyed. 87 percent are satisfied with their own life, almost the same number see the future of the world pessimistic

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In March 2026, the radio station Ö3 conducted its annual youth study. In an online survey, more than 13,500 16- to 25-year-olds answered questions about their lives and their thoughts on the future. The study was conducted by the social research institute Foresight. The so-called "Gen Z" views global developments with concern – but remains confident about their own lives […] The article "Ö3 Youth Study 2026: Neutrality and the energy transition …

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Around 13,500 16 to 25-year-olds were interviewed. 87 percent are satisfied with their own lives. 79 percent view the future of the world pessimistically.

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Positive, challenging and full of fundamental changes: For example, the 16 to 25-year-olds see their future. 87 percent of the 13,500 respondents are satisfied with their lives, 73 percent are constantly on social media and only 34 percent are for longer military service.