MANILA — Only one in five Filipinos was able to fully achieve their New Year’s resolutions, according to a church-based survey released.

The Veritas Truth Survey (VTS), conducted by Radio Veritas from December 1 to 25, found that 23.4 percent of respondents said they completed 100 percent of their resolutions.

“Notably, only 23.4 percent of all respondents met 100 percent of their resolutions, a finding that highlights a widespread gap between aspiration and action,” the survey said.

Most respondents reported partial success: 38.3 percent said they achieved about 75 percent of their goals, while 34 percent said they accomplished half of what they set out to do. Another 4.3 percent said they met only 25 percent of their resolutions.

Older adults posted higher fulfillment rates. A majority of respondents aged 60 and above, as well as those aged 31 to 59 (38.4 percent), reported achieving 75 percent of their resolutions. In contrast, the largest share of young adults aged 21 to 30 (46.7 percent) said they reached only 50 percent of their goals.

“The data points to critical patterns in how people approach goal-setting across their lifespan. Older adults’ higher fulfillment rates likely stem from three key factors: greater life experience in prioritizing realistic goals, stronger routine-building habits, and reduced exposure to the work and financial pressures that often derail younger adults’ plans,” the survey added.

Men and women showed similar levels of achievement, with about 38 percent in both groups meeting 75 percent of their resolutions. However, women slightly outpaced men in fully achieving their goals, at 26.5 percent versus 23.4 percent.

The nationwide survey covered 1,200 respondents and had a margin of error of ±3 percent.