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Data Starter: Well-being in the UK, 2009-2026

Elizabeth Veal

2nd September 2026

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Are UK citizens feeling happier?

Using the time line chart in the UK Wellbeing Report , do these data calculation questions:

  1. What has happened to the UK’s wellbeing between 2009 and 2025?
  2. If wellbeing increased by the same points as between 2024 and 2025, how many years would it take for wellbeing to get back to 2019 wellbeing levels?

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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