Do you really know? What's the happiest country in the world?
Mar 30, 2025
Dive into the intriguing findings of the latest World Happiness Report, revealing Finland as the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year. Discover why Nordic nations consistently top the charts, regardless of their economic status. The discussion highlights critical trends, particularly concerning the declining happiness levels among younger generations. What's behind these shifts, and which countries are rising or falling in the rankings? Tune in for a quick exploration of global well-being!
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Happiest Countries
- Finland holds the title of happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark and Iceland.
- Notably, the happiest countries are not necessarily the largest economies or most populous.
Ranking Methodology
- The World Happiness Report uses subjective life evaluations, based on the Cantrell Ladder (0-10 scale).
- Researchers analyze average responses and factor in three years of data.
Unhappiest Nation
- Afghanistan ranks as the unhappiest nation, facing a humanitarian crisis and restrictions on rights.
- The bottom of the list includes primarily Middle Eastern and African countries.