| We have published Measuring progress, well-being and beyond GDP today, a new release summarising progress in the UK across the economy, environment and society.  Key findings on progress - around 1 in 17 (5.8%) people in the UK have low satisfaction with their life in October to December 2023. This increased from the same period five years ago (4.4% in October to December 2018)Â
- economic inactivity in the UK has increased over the last year, with 22.2% of 16- to 64-year-olds citing long-term sickness as the most common reasonÂ
- higher inflation has put pressure on household budgets, with 21.8% of people in Great Britain finding it fairly or very difficult to get by financially in March 2024Â Â
- in 2022 1.1 million fewer people enjoyed the health benefits from nature than in 2020 because they didn't get to visit often or for long enoughÂ
We will publish a measuring progress article every three months with a focus on well-being and beyond GDP â the next will be available on 14 August.  We have also revamped our webpage, bringing our data on measuring progress and beyond GDP and our UK Measures of National Well-being Dashboard (which has also been updated today), into one easy-to-find place. Hearing from you We'd love to hear your feedback on our new measuring progress work - do get in touch with us at qualityoflife@ons.gov.uk. |
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