Band 9: The charts below show the results of a survey about what people of different age groups say makes them most happy. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the primary factors contributing to happiness among people under 30 and those over 30.

Overall, while achievement at work is the most significant source of happiness for both age groups, younger individuals tend to value appearance and travel more, whereas older people are more concerned with financial security and family.

Among those under 30, work-related success is the most influential factor, making up 31%. Hobbies come next at 22%, followed by having a good appearance at 18%. Travelling is also a notable contributor, accounting for 15%. Other unspecified reasons represent the smallest proportion at 14%.

For individuals over 30, achievement at work remains the top factor, slightly higher at 32%. Hobbies continue to play an important role, rising slightly to 24%. Financial security is the third most important element, contributing 20%, while being with family accounts for 14%. In contrast to the younger group, only 10% of older respondents cite other factors as their main source of happiness, and appearance and travel are not mentioned at all.