UK among lowest-ranked countries for ‘human flourishing’ in wellbeing study

Findings of survey on happiness, health, finances, meaning in life and relationships raise concerns for young people

Britain ranks among the poorest countries for human flourishing", according to a major study that raises questions about the nation's wellbeing and younger people in particular.

The survey, which spanned 22 countries on six continents, rated the UK 20th based on a combined score that considered a range of factors from happiness, health and financial security to relationships and meaning in life.