| No. |
Needs |
Wants |
1 |
Needs are necessities or essentials |
Wants are desires |
| 2 |
Essential for survival |
Not essential for survival |
| 3 |
Do not change over time |
Change over time |
| 4 |
Non-fulfilment can lead to adverse outcomes |
Non-fulfilment may result in mental distress |
| 5 |
All individuals have the same basic needs |
Wants may differ according to different individuals |
