"Jersey was ranked in the top 10 for community, personal safety, and health, and came joint first for safety, indicating strong local support and security."
"Despite high life expectancy at 83.2 years, Jersey's civic engagement was low, with a voter turnout of only 41.6% in the 2022 elections, ranking it last."
"The survey indicated that Jersey's overall wellbeing score improved regionally, jumping seven places higher than in 2023, reflecting better performance in various aspects."
"Jersey's housing costs were the fourth highest as a proportion of income, an improvement from being the highest previously, attributed to rising earnings outpacing inflation."
Jersey ranked 28th in the Better Life survey of wellbeing among 41 countries, below the UK and France. It maintained its overall score from 2023. Jersey excelled in community, personal safety, and health, ranking first for safety. However, it ranked last in civic engagement due to a low voter turnout of 41.6% in the 2022 elections. Life expectancy was 83.2 years, higher than the average of 80. Housing costs improved but remained high. Jersey's wellbeing score improved regionally, but life satisfaction and work-life balance were areas of concern.
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