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Jews are below national average for happiness, official data shows

February 2, 2016 16:58

ByRosa Doherty, Rosa Doherty

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Jews are one of the unhappiest religious groups, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.

The data which measures personal wellbeing shows that Jews have an “happiness rating” of 7.37 out of 10, compared to a UK average of 7.38.

Of all the faith groups, only Muslims were more miserable, with a rating of 7.33.

Hindus were most cheerful, scoring 7.57.