quality-of-life indicator
nounUK /ˈkwɒlɪti əv laɪf ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/
US /ˈkwɑːləti əv laɪf ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/
A number or fact that shows how good or happy people's lives are.
Clean water and safe streets are quality-of-life indicators for a town.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A statistic used by governments to compare how well people live in different places.
The report ranked cities using quality-of-life indicators like housing and air quality.
3. A sign that shows whether daily life is getting better or worse.
Rising park visits are a quality-of-life indicator for the neighborhood.
4. A measure of comfort and satisfaction in someone's everyday life.
Doctors track quality-of-life indicators for patients with long-term illness.