Happiest Countries in the World 2024

1.	Finland	7.80
2.	Denmark	7.59
3.	Iceland	7.53
4.	Israel	7.47
5.	Netherlands	7.40
6.	Sweden	7.40
7.	Norway	7.32
8.	Switzerland	7.24
9.	Luxembourg	7.23
10.	New Zealand	7.12
11.	Austria	7.10
12.	Australia	7.10
13.	Canada	6.96
14.	Ireland	6.91
15.	United States	6.89
16.	Germany	6.89
17.	Belgium	6.86
18.	Czech Republic	6.85
19.	United Kingdom	6.80
20.	Lithuania	6.76
21.	France	6.66
22.	Slovenia	6.65
23.	Costa Rica	6.61
24.	Romania	6.59
25.	Singapore	6.59
26.	United Arab Emirates	6.57
27.	Taiwan	6.54
28.	Uruguay	6.49
29.	Slovakia	6.47
30.	Saudi Arabia	6.46
31.	Estonia	6.46
32.	Spain	6.44
33.	Italy	6.41
34.	Kosovo	6.37
35.	Chile	6.33
36.	Mexico	6.33
37.	Malta	6.30
38.	Panama	6.27
39.	Poland	6.26
40.	Nicaragua	6.26
41.	Latvia	6.21
42.	Bahrain	6.17
43.	Guatemala	6.15
44.	Kazakhstan	6.14
45.	Serbia	6.14
46.	Cyprus	6.13
47.	Japan	6.13
48.	Croatia	6.13
49.	Brazil	6.13
50.	El Salvador	6.12
51.	Hungary	6.04
52.	Argentina	6.02
53.	Honduras	6.02
54.	Uzbekistan	6.01
55.	Malaysia	6.01
56.	Portugal	5.97
57.	South Korea	5.95
58.	Greece	5.93
59.	Mauritius	5.90
60.	Thailand	5.84
61.	Mongolia	5.84
62.	Kyrgyzstan	5.83
63.	Moldova	5.82
64.	China	5.82
65.	Vietnam	5.76
66.	Paraguay	5.74
67.	Montenegro	5.72
68.	Jamaica	5.70
69.	Bolivia	5.68
70.	Russia	5.66
71.	Bosnia and Herzegovina	5.63
72.	Colombia	5.63
73.	Dominican Republic	5.57
74.	Ecuador	5.56
75.	Peru	5.53
76.	Philippines	5.52
77.	Bulgaria	5.47
78.	Nepal	5.36
79.	Armenia	5.34
80.	Tajikistan	5.33
81.	Algeria	5.33
82.	Hong Kong	5.31
83.	Albania	5.28
84.	Indonesia	5.28
85.	South Africa	5.28
86.	Republic of the Congo	5.27
87.	North Macedonia	5.25
88.	Venezuela	5.21
89.	Laos	5.11
90.	Georgia	5.11
91.	Guinea	5.07
92.	Ukraine	5.07
93.	Ivory Coast	5.05
94.	Gabon	5.04
95.	Nigeria	4.98
96.	Cameroon	4.97
97.	Mozambique	4.95
98.	Iraq	4.94
99.	Palestine	4.91
100.	Morocco	4.90
101.	Iran	4.88
102.	Senegal	4.86
103.	Mauritania	4.72
104.	Burkina Faso	4.64
105.	Namibia	4.63
106.	Turkey	4.61
107.	Ghana	4.61
108.	Pakistan	4.56
109.	Niger	4.50
110.	Tunisia	4.50
111.	Kenya	4.49
112.	Sri Lanka	4.44
113.	Uganda	4.43
114.	Chad	4.40
115.	Cambodia	4.39
116.	Benin	4.37
117.	Myanmar	4.37
118.	Bangladesh	4.28
119.	Gambia	4.28
120.	Mali	4.20
121.	Egypt	4.17
122.	Togo	4.14
123.	Jordan	4.12
124.	Ethiopia	4.09
125.	Liberia	4.04
126.	India	4.04
127.	Madagascar	4.02
128.	Zambia	3.98
129.	Tanzania	3.69
130.	Comoros	3.55
131.	Malawi	3.50
132.	Botswana	3.44
133.	DR Congo	3.21
134.	Zimbabwe	3.20
135.	Sierra Leone	3.14
136.	Lebanon	2.39
137.	Afghanistan	1.86

Chasing Global Happiness

In today's fast-paced, competitive world, assessing a country's happiness can offer unique insights into its population's well-being and lifestyle. The annual ranking of the World's Happiest Countries is based on various parameters, such as happiness, well-being, mental health, social connection, and work satisfaction.

Key findings from the Happiness Index 2023 include:

For the sixth consecutive year, Finland tops the list of the world’s happiest countries with a score of 7.804 on the Happiness Index 2023. This Nordic country is known for its high standard of living, comprehensive welfare, and low corruption levels.
The United States stands at the 15th position with a Happiness Index score of 6.894, indicating that affluence isn’t always directly proportional to happiness.
While Iceland and Denmark followed Finland closely in the happiness rankings, reflecting the general contentment of Nordic citizenry, war-torn Afghanistan languishes at the bottom of the Happiness Index with a score of 1.859.
Among other key players, Israel showed superb performance, taking the fourth spot, while the United Kingdom can be found further down the list, occupying the nineteenth position.
Costa Rica emerges as the happiest country in the Latin American and Caribbean region, with a score of 6.609, outperforming many wealthier nations.

10 Happiest Countries in the World

Finland tops the list for the sixth year running, with an impressive Happiness Index score of 7.804. The Finnish people enjoy a high standard of living, comprehensive social welfare, and one of the lowest corruption rates in the world, which contributes to their overall happiness.

Denmark and Iceland are in close succession, with impressive scores of 7.586 and 7.530, respectively. Denmark's high ranking can be attributed to an efficient welfare state, while Iceland's happiness is ably supported by its robust social support network and impressive sense of community.

Next, Israel is the fourth happiest nation, achieving a robust score of 7.473. Given its geopolitical challenges, Israel's high ranking is particularly commendable.

The Netherlands, with a score of 7.403, is sliding into fifth place. The country is known for its excellent education and healthcare systems.

In sixth place is Sweden (7.395), another Nordic country famous for its quality of life. Norway, ranked seventh at 7.315, contributes to the Nordic nations' dominance on the list.

Beautiful Switzerland, with its high living standards and pristine nature, achieves an impressive Happiness Index score of 7.240, securing 8th place. Luxembourg, famous for its wealth and high living standards, ranks ninth with a score of 7.228.

Rounding out the top ten is New Zealand, with a commendable score of 7.123. This score emphasizes its strong community, respect for human rights, and remarkable natural beauty as strong contributors to citizens' happiness.

The 10 Happiest Countries in the World:

Finland - 7.804
Denmark - 7.586
Iceland - 7.530
Israel - 7.473
Netherlands - 7.403
Sweden - 7.395
Norway - 7.315
Switzerland - 7.240
Luxembourg - 7.228
New Zealand - 7.123

Dominican Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.57

#73

Ecuador

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.56

#74

Egypt

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.17

#121

El Salvador

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.12

#50

Estonia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.46

#31

Ethiopia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.09

#124

Finland

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.80

France

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.66

#21

Gabon

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.04

#94

Gambia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.28

#119

Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.11

#90

Germany

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.89

#16

Ghana

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.61

#107

Greece

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.93

#58

Guatemala

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.15

#43

Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.07

#91

Honduras

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.02

#53

Hong Kong

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.31

#82

Hungary

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.04

#51

Iceland

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.53

India

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.04

#126

Indonesia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.28

#84

Iran

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.88

#101

Iraq

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.94

#98

Ireland

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.91

#14

Israel

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.47

Italy

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.41

#33

Ivory Coast

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.05

#93

Jamaica

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.70

#68

Japan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.13

#47

Jordan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.12

#123

Kazakhstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.14

#44

Kenya

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.49

#111

Kosovo

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.37

#34

Kyrgyzstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.83

#62

Laos

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.11

#89

Latvia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.21

#41

Lebanon

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

2.39

#136

Liberia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.04

#125

Lithuania

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.76

#20

Luxembourg

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.23

Madagascar

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.02

#127

Malawi

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

3.50

#131

Malaysia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.01

#55

Mali

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.20

#120

Malta

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.30

#37

Mauritania

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.72

#103

Mauritius

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.90

#59

Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.33

#36

Moldova

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.82

#63

Mongolia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.84

#61

Montenegro

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.72

#67

Morocco

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.90

#100

Mozambique

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.95

#97

Myanmar

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.37

#117

Namibia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.63

#105

Nepal

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.36

#78

Netherlands

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.40

New Zealand

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.12

#10

Nicaragua

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.26

#40

Niger

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.50

#109

Nigeria

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.98

#95

North Macedonia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.25

#87

Norway

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.32

Pakistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.56

#108

Palestine

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.91

#99

Panama

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.27

#38

Paraguay

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.74

#66

Peru

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.53

#75

Philippines

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.52

#76

Poland

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.26

#39

Portugal

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.97

#56

Republic of the Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.27

#86

Romania

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.59

#24

Russia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.66

#70

Saudi Arabia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.46

#30

Senegal

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.86

#102

Serbia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.14

#45

Sierra Leone

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

3.14

#135

Singapore

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.59

#25

Slovakia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.47

#29

Slovenia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.65

#22

South Africa

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.28

#85

South Korea

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.95

#57

Spain

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.44

#32

Sri Lanka

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.44

#112

Sweden

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.40

Switzerland

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

7.24

Taiwan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.54

#27

Tajikistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.33

#80

Tanzania

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

3.69

#129

Thailand

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.84

#60

Togo

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.14

#122

Tunisia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.50

#110

Turkey

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.61

#106

Uganda

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

4.43

#113

Ukraine

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.07

#92

United Arab Emirates

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.57

#26

United Kingdom

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.80

#19

United States

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.89

#15

Uruguay

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.49

#28

Uzbekistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

6.01

#54

Venezuela

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.21

#88

Vietnam

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

5.76

#65

Zambia

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

3.98

#128

Zimbabwe

Metric

Value

Rank

Happiness Index 2023

3.20

#134

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