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Flash Eurobarometer 419 Quality of Life in European Cities 2015 The largest increases in agreement are recorded in Krakow (60%, +21), Zagreb (51%, +15), Graz (67%, +13), Wien (75%, +12) and Malaga (58%, +11). By contrast, Istanbul (41%, -17), Brussel/Bruxelles (49%, -10) and Ankara (52%, -10) record the most substantial falls. PEOPLE'S PERSONAL SITUATION In around half of the cities, at least 9 out of 10 respondents say they are satisfied with the lives they lead Oslo, Zurich (both 98%), Reykjavik, Antwerpen and Graz (all 97%) are the cities where respondents are most likely to be satisfied with the life they lead. All 8 Nordic cities are ranked within the top 15 cities with regards to life satisfaction. The lowest satisfaction levels are recorded in Athina (60%), Greater Athens (62%), Irakleio (66%), Miskolc (67%) and Budapest (72%). Compared with the 2012 survey, satisfaction levels have slightly increased in most cities, with the larger increases recorded in Athina (60%, +15), Greater Athens (62%, +12), Vilnius (89%, +12), Valletta (86%, +11) and Budapest (72%, +11). In all the cities surveyed, a majority of respondents are satisfied with the place where they live In 63 cities, at least 90% of respondents are satisfied with the place where they live, with levels of satisfaction highest in Zurich (99%), Aalborg and Oslo (both 98%). People in Athina (63%) demonstrate by far the lowest levels of satisfaction with the place where they live, followed by Greater Athens, Palermo (both 76%), Napoli (77%) and Istanbul (78%). Most cities register only slight increases in satisfaction compared with the 2012 survey. There have been some large increases since 2012 in respondents' satisfaction concerning the financial situation of their household In 25 cities, more than 80% of respondents say they are satisfied with their financial situation. Levels of satisfaction are highest in Zurich (92%), Aalborg, Oslo (both 91%) and Stockholm (90%). In 5 cities, less than half of respondents are satisfied with the financial situation of their household. In Athina and Greater Athens, the majority of respondents are ‘not satisfied’ (67% and 63% respectively). Satisfaction levels are among the lowest in cities in Greece and Portugal. There have been some large increases since 2012 in satisfaction with the household’s financial situation. In particular, satisfaction has risen very significantly in Valletta (75%, +21), Riga (63%, +19), Vilnius (70%, +16), Budapest (58%, +16) and Tallinn (75%, +15). 16
Satisfaction with the personal job situation varies considerably from city to city More than three-quarters of respondents are satisfied in 16 cities, with the highest ratings seen in Graz (85%) and Zurich (83%). French cities also score particularly highly on this aspect. Satisfaction is below 50% in 6 cities: Miskolc (44%), Athina, Greater Athens (both 45%), Irakleio (47%), Piatra Neamt and Budapest (both 49%). Compared with 2012, respondents are now much more likely to be satisfied with their personal job situation in Riga (76%, +17) and Valletta (51%, +15). MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING YOUR CITY 3 Health services, unemployment and education and training are perceived as the most important issues for their city These three aspects are ranked above safety, public transport, road infrastructure, air pollution, housing, social services and noise. In 63 cities, health services are cited as one of the three most important issues and are identified as the top issue in 27 cities. Unemployment is cited as one of the top three most important issues in 52 cities and ranks top in 23 of them. In 59 cities, education and training is cited among the three most important issues and in 18 cities it ranks highest. In 15 cities safety is cited among the three most important issues and in 2 cities it ranks highest, while air pollution is among the three most important issues in 13 cities and ranks highest in 5 cities. Housing is among the three most important issues in 12 cities and ranks highest in 6 cities. 3 Respondents were asked to identify the three most important issues for their city from a list of 10. 17
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