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Happiest Countries in the World

Welcome to our exploration of the Happiest Countries in the World. Happiness and well-being are essential aspects of our lives, and understanding the factors that contribute to a nation's happiness can provide valuable insights. Explore the World Happiness Map to know more.


 
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Understanding Happiness Rankings



The annual happiness rankings serve as a comprehensive assessment of countries worldwide, taking into account a range of factors that contribute to the happiness and well-being of their populations. These factors include economic indicators, social support systems, healthcare provisions, environmental sustainability, and perceptions of personal freedom.

Happiest Countries in the World



1. Finland: Topping the list for several consecutive years, Finland boasts high levels of social support, a robust education system, and a strong sense of community.

2. Denmark: Denmark consistently ranks among the happiest countries, thanks to its generous social welfare programs, high-quality healthcare, and emphasis on work-life balance.

3. Switzerland: Known for its stunning landscapes and economic stability, Switzerland places great importance on personal freedom, education, and environmental conservation.

4. Iceland: With its breathtaking natural beauty and strong social cohesion, Iceland places a strong emphasis on gender equality, clean energy, and societal well-being.

5. Netherlands: The Netherlands ranks highly in areas such as social equality, education, and environmental consciousness, fostering a high quality of life for its residents.

Let’s take a closer look at the happiest countries and happiness score of each country

World happiness map shows that Denmark is the happiest country in the world with a score of 7.526 followed by Switzerland with a score of 7.50 followed by other countries. Happiness index shows the average happiness of people in different countries based on surveys. In the survey used for calculating this, respondents answer subjective questions on various aspects.


The global projection on subjective well-being uses a popular measure known as Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), to calculate the happiness index. This method of calculation was developed by Pavot & Diener in 1993.

Ranking of Happiness 2013- 2015


RankCountryHappiness 2021Happiness 2020Happiness score
1Finland7.8427.8090.033
2Denmark7.627.646-0.026
3Switzerland7.5717.560.011
4Iceland7.5547.5040.05
5Netherlands7.4647.4490.015
6Norway7.3927.488-0.096
7Sweden7.3637.3530.01
8Luxembourg7.3247.2380.086
9New Zealand7.2777.3-0.023
10Austria7.2687.294-0.026
11Australia7.1837.223-0.04
12Israel7.1577.1290.028
13Germany7.1557.0760.079
14Canada7.1037.232-0.129
15Ireland7.0857.129-0.044
16Costa Rica7.0697.121-0.052
17United Kingdom7.0647.165-0.101
18Czech Republic6.9656.9110.054
19United States6.9516.940.011
20Belgium6.8346.864-0.03
21France6.696.6640.026
22Bahrain6.6476.2270.42
23Malta6.6026.773-0.171
24Taiwan6.5846.4550.129
25United Arab Emirates6.5616.791-0.23
26Saudi Arabia6.4946.4060.088
27Spain6.4916.4010.09
28Italy6.4836.3870.096
29Slovenia6.4616.3630.098
30Guatemala6.4356.3990.036
31Uruguay6.4316.44-0.009
32Singapore6.3776.3770
33Slovakia6.3316.2810.05
34Brazil6.336.376-0.046
35Mexico6.3176.465-0.148
36Jamaica6.3095.890.419
37Lithuania6.2556.2150.04
38Cyprus6.2236.1590.064
39Estonia6.1896.0220.167
40Panama6.186.305-0.125
41Uzbekistan6.1796.258-0.079
42Chile6.1726.228-0.056
43Poland6.1666.186-0.02
44Kazakhstan6.1526.0580.094
45Romania6.146.1240.016
46Kuwait6.1066.1020.004
47Serbia6.0785.7780.3
48El Salvador6.0616.348-0.287
49Mauritius6.0496.101-0.052
50Latvia6.0325.950.082
51Colombia6.0126.163-0.151
52Hungary5.9926-0.008
53Thailand5.9855.999-0.014
54Nicaragua5.9726.137-0.165
55Japan5.945.8710.069
56Argentina5.9295.975-0.046
57Portugal5.9295.9110.018
58Honduras5.9195.953-0.034
59Croatia5.8825.5050.377
60Philippines5.886.006-0.126
61South Korea5.8455.872-0.027
62Peru5.845.7970.043
63Bosnia And Herzegovina5.8135.6740.139
64Moldova5.7665.6080.158
65Ecuador5.7645.925-0.161
66Kyrgyzstan5.7445.5420.202
67Greece5.7235.5150.208
68Bolivia5.7165.747-0.031
69Mongolia5.6775.4560.221
70Paraguay5.6535.692-0.039
71Montenegro5.5815.5460.035
72Dominican Republic5.5455.689-0.144
73Belarus5.5345.54-0.006
74Russia5.4775.546-0.069
75Hong Kong5.4775.51-0.033
76Tajikistan5.4665.556-0.09
77Vietnam5.4115.3530.058
78Libya5.415.489-0.079
79Malaysia5.3845.3840
80Indonesia5.3455.2860.059
81Republic Of The Congo5.3425.1940.148
82China5.3395.1240.215
83Ivory Coast5.3065.2330.073
84Armenia5.2834.6770.606
85Nepal5.2695.1370.132
86Bulgaria5.2665.1020.164
87Maldives5.1985.1980
88Azerbaijan5.1715.1650.006
89Cameroon5.1425.0850.057
90Senegal5.1324.9810.151
91Albania5.1174.8830.234
92North Macedonia5.1015.16-0.059
93Ghana5.0885.148-0.06
94Niger5.0744.910.164
95Turkmenistan5.0665.119-0.053
96Gambia5.0514.7510.3
97Benin5.0455.216-0.171
98Laos5.034.8890.141
99Bangladesh5.0254.8330.192
100Guinea4.9844.9490.035
101South Africa4.9564.8140.142
102Turkey4.9485.132-0.184
103Pakistan4.9345.693-0.759
104Morocco4.9185.095-0.177
105Venezuela4.8925.053-0.161
106Georgia4.8914.6730.218
107Algeria4.8875.005-0.118
108Ukraine4.8754.5610.314
109Iraq4.8544.7850.069
110Gabon4.8524.8290.023
111Burkina Faso4.8344.7690.065
112Cambodia4.834.848-0.018
113Mozambique4.7944.6240.17
114Nigeria4.7594.7240.035
115Mali4.7234.729-0.006
116Iran4.7214.6720.049
117Uganda4.6364.4320.204
118Liberia4.6254.5580.067
119Kenya4.6074.5830.024
120Tunisia4.5964.3920.204
121Lebanon4.5844.772-0.188
122Namibia4.5744.5710.003
123Myanmar4.4264.3080.118
124Jordan4.3954.633-0.238
125Chad4.3554.423-0.068
126Sri Lanka4.3254.327-0.002
127Eswatini4.3084.3080
128Comoros4.2894.2890
129Egypt4.2834.1510.132
130Ethiopia4.2754.1860.089
131Mauritania4.2274.375-0.148
132Madagascar4.2084.1660.042
133Togo4.1074.187-0.08
134Zambia4.0733.7590.314
135Sierra Leone3.8493.926-0.077
136India3.8193.5730.246
137Burundi3.7753.7750
138Yemen3.6583.5270.131
139Tanzania3.6233.4760.147
140Haiti3.6153.721-0.106
141Malawi3.63.5380.062
142Lesotho3.5123.653-0.141
143Botswana3.4673.479-0.012
144Rwanda3.4153.3120.103
145Zimbabwe3.1453.299-0.154
146Afghanistan2.5232.567-0.044


Regional Happiness Trends



While the happiness rankings showcase the top-performing countries globally, it's interesting to note happiness trends within different regions. For instance:
  • Nordic Countries: Scandinavian nations such as Finland, Denmark, and Iceland consistently dominate the top spots, reflecting their strong social welfare systems, economic stability, and progressive values.
  • Western Europe: Countries like Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg feature prominently, emphasizing the region's commitment to personal freedoms, social equality, and high standards of living.
  • North America: While Canada consistently ranks high on happiness indexes, the United States has experienced fluctuations in recent years, highlighting the importance of factors such as social support, healthcare access, and economic stability.


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