Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Indians Nostalgic for 1975, Despite Being Born Post-1975
Many Indians wish they were born in 1975, believing life was happier and greener then.
They think education is better now, though.
Globally, people prefer the past, but South Korea is an exception.
41% of Indians believe people were happier in 1975
44% think environmental quality was better in 1975
Indians overwhelmingly believe education is better today
Global trend shows nostalgia for past over present
France most nostalgic, South Korea least
- Who
- Indians, and globally people
- What
- prefer past over present
- When
- compared to 1975
- Where
- globally, including India
- Why
- due to perceived happiness, environment, and education
Nostalgic View
Progressive View
Happiness
Nostalgic View
Better in 1975
Progressive View
Better today, despite challenges
Environment
Nostalgic View
Better in 1975
Progressive View
Improved access to education and job opportunities today
- Percentage of Indians born after 1975
- 78%
- Percentage preferring 1975 over 2025
- 44%
- Percentage thinking environment was better in 1975
- 44%
- Percentage thinking people were happier in 1975
- 41%
- Percentage thinking education is better today
- Overwhelming majority