The Gallup World Poll gathers data from various sources annually to determine the happiest countries in the world. The World Happiness Report for 2024 has been released, revealing changes in the top 10 rankings while the top spot remains consistent over six editions.
Measuring overall happiness is a complex task, but the World Happiness Report accomplishes this by assigning scores based on life evaluations from the Cantril ladder survey, where individuals rate their lives on a scale of 0 to 10. Approximately 1,000 responses are used for each country.
The report calculates each country’s Life Expectancy Rating by averaging scores from individuals surveyed over the past three years.
Among the surveyed countries, Afghanistan retains its status as the unhappiest country scoring 1.721. The UK ranks 20th with a score of 6.749, while the US ranks 23rd with a score of 6.725. Let’s explore the happiest countries overall.
10. Australia
Australia ranks 10th in the 2024 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.057. In 2023, New Zealand held this position but dropped to 11th.
9. Switzerland
Switzerland is 9th in the 2024 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.060. It dropped from 4th place in 2022.
Switzerland, a landlocked country known for its mountains, ski resorts, and chocolate, has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
8. Luxembourg
Luxembourg ranks 8th in the 2024 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.122, down from 6th place in 2022.
With a population of 655,112 and an area of 2,586km2, Luxembourg is bordered by Germany, Belgium, and France.
7. Norway
Norway ranks 7th in the 2024 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.302.
Known for fjords and the Northern Lights, Norway shares a border with Sweden and is a popular tourist destination.
6. Netherlands
The Netherlands is the 6th happiest country with a score of 7.319 in the World Happiness Report.
Famous for windmills, clogs, and tulips, the Netherlands is also home to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
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5. Israel
Israel ranks 5th in the 2023 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.344, despite facing diplomatic challenges.
4. Sweden
Sweden is the 4th happiest country with a score of 7.395 in the World Happiness Report.
Known for ABBA and IKEA, Sweden is rich in forests and lakes, with about 100,000 lakes covering 70% of the country.
3. Iceland
Iceland ranks 3rd in the 2023 World Happiness Report with a score of 7.525.
Known for geysers and volcanic activity, Iceland has a small population and is home to artist Björk.
2. Denmark
Denmark is the 2nd happiest country with a score of 7.583 in the World Happiness Report, maintaining its rank for five consecutive years.
As a founding member of various international organizations, Denmark plays a significant role in global affairs.
1. Finland
Finland is named the happiest country in the 2024 World Happiness Report, holding the top position for seven consecutive years.
With a score of 7.741, Finland is known for Santa Claus, reindeer, saunas, and its vast forest coverage of about 74%.
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Source: www.sciencefocus.com
