Northern Ireland's personal wellbeing measures stayed level in 2024/25 compared to the prior year, according to data from The Executive Office. Life satisfaction, happiness, and sense of purpose registered as high overall. Anxiety levels averaged low.

Specific figures indicate 33% of people reported very high life satisfaction. 36% reported very high happiness. 41% felt their lives were strongly worthwhile. 43% experienced very low anxiety.

At the same time, 20% reported high anxiety. 17.9% felt lonely at least some of the time.

Health status affected outcomes. People in very good health reported higher happiness, lower anxiety, and stronger life satisfaction than those in poor health.

Employment linked to better results. People in jobs reported higher wellbeing, lower loneliness, and greater confidence in shaping their lives.

Married or civil-partnered individuals reported better wellbeing and lower loneliness.

People with disabilities, those out of work, and residents of deprived areas reported worse outcomes across most measures. Those in deprived communities had lower life satisfaction, lower happiness, higher anxiety, and less sense of control.

The data now includes figures at parliamentary constituency level for the first time. Rural areas reported slightly higher satisfaction than urban ones. Community connections tied to lower loneliness. Economic opportunity and service access showed variations.