Thinking about your finances, which of the following best reflects your position?

Thinking about your finances, which of the following best reflects your position? Published on 18 February 2022 → Survey conducted on 18 February 2022 on 2808 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I am very comfortable financially

I am relatively comfortable financially

38%

I do not often have money for luxuries, but can normally comfortably cover the essentials

35%

I can only just afford my costs and often struggle to make ends meet

13%

I cannot afford my costs, and often have to go without essentials like food and heating

Don't know

I am very comfortable financially

I am relatively comfortable financially

38%

I do not often have money for luxuries, but can normally comfortably cover the essentials

35%

I can only just afford my costs and often struggle to make ends meet

13%

I cannot afford my costs, and often have to go without essentials like food and heating

Don't know

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