New research from the Office of National Statistics suggests that people who are better educated are more likely to say that they are satisfied with their lives.
The study is part of a £2m project launched by the prime minister to try to measure people's happiness and well-being. It does not say education necessarily leads to happiness. The researchers point out that many other factors affect the way people feel, including someone's age, health, income and job.
The study also shows that over time, the UK's population has become better-educated. Between 1993 and 2011, the proportion of adults aged 16 to 64 without any formal educational qualifications has more than halved from 27% to 11%, it says. Meanwhile, the proportion with a degree or equivalent qualification has more than doubled from 11% to 24%.
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