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Wellbeing

How satisfied, happy and anxious people report feeling.

Life satisfaction

How satisfied UK adults say they are with life nowadays, scored out of 10 and averaged across everyone asked.

UK
7.5/10

Figure for Q1 2026

Updated 28 Aug 2026

Source: Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence v3.0

Feeling worthwhile

How far UK adults feel the things they do in life are worthwhile, scored out of 10 and averaged.

UK
7.8/10

Figure for Q1 2026

Updated 28 Aug 2026

Source: Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence v3.0

Happiness

How happy UK adults say they felt yesterday, scored out of 10 and averaged. It asks about one day, so it tracks mood rather than a settled view.

UK
7.4/10

Figure for Q1 2026

Updated 28 Aug 2026

Source: Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence v3.0

Anxiety

How anxious UK adults say they felt yesterday, scored out of 10 and averaged. Here a higher score means more anxiety.

UK
3.3/10

Figure for Q1 2026

Updated 28 Aug 2026

Source: Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence v3.0