Thailand Ranks Top Globally in Love Life Satisfaction
The Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction 2026 survey finds that love is in the air this Valentine’s Day.
The 29-country study by Ipsos, the Love Life Satisfaction 2026 report, reveals that Thailand leads the world in overall relationship and romantic satisfaction. The survey, which examines how individuals feel about being loved, their partners, and their romantic lives, places Thailand at the top of the Love Life Satisfaction Index with a score of 86 out of 100.
Thailand Takes Top Spot in Love Life Satisfaction Index
The Love Life Satisfaction Index, which aggregates feelings about being loved, romantic/sex lives, and relationship quality, places Thailand at the top of the table with a score of 86 out of 100
High Levels of Partner and Romantic Satisfaction
Thai respondents reported the highest levels of happiness with their spouses or partners globally
Furthermore, satisfaction with romantic and sex lives in Thailand has seen a notable increase. 78% of Thais are satisfied, representing a 6 percentage point increase from 2025. 86% of Thais report feeling loved, a 5 percentage point increase compared to the previous year.
Global Trends: The Influence of Income and Generation
Global data indicates that economic and demographic factors play a role in relationship satisfaction. Globally, individuals in high-income households (82%) are more likely to feel loved than those in low-income households (72%). A similar gap exists regarding romantic/sex life satisfaction (68% for high-income vs. 52% for low-income). Millennials (65%) are the most likely generation to be satisfied with their romantic and sex lives, while Baby Boomers (55%) are the least likely. Married people (83%) are more likely to feel loved than unmarried people (72%) and are notably more satisfied with their romantic/sex lives (72% vs. 50%).
Thailand's Different Story
Unlike the global trend where higher income often correlates with higher satisfaction, Thailand presents a unique narrative. In Thailand, the emotional connection appears resilient across economic tiers. 87% of the lower-income group in Thailand report feeling loved, compared to 83% in the higher-income group. 77% of lower-income Thais are satisfied with their romantic/sex lives, slightly higher than the 75% reported by the higher-income group. Gen X reports the lowest satisfaction in this area at 73%, though this remains higher than the global average for any generation.
Marital status also plays a role in Thailand’s high rankings. Married individuals (95%) are more likely to feel loved than unmarried people (81%). 88% of married Thais are satisfied with their romantic/sex lives, compared to 73% of those who are unmarried.
