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Criteria
- The survey took into account six variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
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30. Singapore
- Score: 6.523 Ranking 25th in 2023, in 2024 Singapore dropped a few positions, coming in 30th in the ranking.
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29. Kosovo
- Score: 6.561 The country made a fresh entry into the top 30 of the World Happiness Report in 2024. Levels of happiness are higher among young people.
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28. Saudi Arabia
- Score: 6.594 Ranking 30th in 2023, in 2024 the Arab nation claimed the 28th spot.
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27. France
- Score: 6.609 France scores high in most of the report criteria, but nonetheless dropped six positions from 2023-2024.
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26. Uruguay
- Score: 6.611 The South American country just barely made it into the top 30 in 2023, at number 28. However, in 2024, it climbed up to the 26th position.
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25. Mexico
- Score: 6.678 The country didn't make it into the top 30 in 2023, but things were looking better for Mexicans in 2024.
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24. Germany
- Score: 6.719 The country is known for its strong economy, which is why it usually ranks in the top 15. In 2024, however, it dropped down to number 24.
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23. United States
- Score: 6.725 The North American country dropped a whopping eight positions from 2023 to 2024. The US has been steadily dropping in the ranking. It's worth remembering that the nation placed 11th in the first World Happiness Report in 2012.
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22. United Arab Emirates
- Score: 6.733 The UAE strengthened its position in the ranking, climbing from number 26 to 22 in 2024. The country even has a ministry dedicated to happiness and well-being.
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21. Slovenia
- Score: 6.743 Coming in at number 21 is this beautiful Eastern European jewel. Slovenia is slowly climbing the ranking and has gone up one from 22nd to 21st in 2024's ranking.
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20. United Kingdom
- Score: 6.749 The UK has been consistently dropping in the ranking since 2020. In 2024, the nation dropped yet another position in comparison to the previous year.
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19. Lithuania
- Score: 6.818
The southernmost Baltic state climbed up one position In 2024, in relation to the previous year's ranking.
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18. Czech Republic
- Score: 6.822 The Czech Republic stood firm in 18th place for the world's happiest countries in 2024.
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17. Ireland
- Score: 6.838 The Irish are known to be hospitable, humorous, and friendly. The country is safe overall and has a stable economy.
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16. Belgium
- Score: 6.894 Ranking 17th in 2023, in 2024 Belgium climbed up one spot in the ranking.
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15. Canada
- Score: 6.900 Canada went down two positions from 2023 to 2024 but remained strong in the middle of the pack. The country's low unemployment rates might have something to do with it.
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14. Austria
- Score: 6.905 Vienna was once voted the best city in the world to live in because of safety and the price of quality housing, according to Mercer's ranking. The country dropped from 11th position but still ranks a respectable 14th.
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13. Kuwait
- Score: 6.951 Kuwait debuted in one of 2024's top spots of the ranking. Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the world.
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12. Costa Rica
- Score: 6.955 The nation's slogan is pura vida, which translates to "pure life." That says something about Costa Rica's way of life indeed.
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11. New Zealand
- Score: 7.029 New Zealand is considered one of the best places in the world to live, by both locals and foreigners.
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10. Australia
- Score: 7.057 Australians are satisfied with their well-being, have jobs, and have a high life expectancy. Incredible beaches also help, right?
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9. Switzerland
- Score: 7.060 In Switzerland, life expectancy goes beyond 80, and its citizens are quite cultured, many speaking several languages (including German, French, and English). It's also one of the most competitive countries in the world.
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8. Luxembourg
- Score: 7.122 This European nation might be small in size, but Luxembourg sure has everything its citizens need, and then some!
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7. Norway
- Score: 7.302 This Northern European country usually places high in the ranking, particularly when it comes to the well-being of its citizens.
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6. Netherlands
- Score: 7.319 Overall, the Netherlands is an open country: it's inclusive of immigrants, has liberal policies, and offers security to its citizens.
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5. Israel
- Score: 7.341 Israel has a stable and sustainable economy. Most schools are public and offer quality education.
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4. Sweden
- Score: 7.344 The Swedish economy is developed and diversified. Sweden is considered one of the most socially equal nations in the world. The nation climbed up from the 6th position the previous year.
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3. Iceland
- Score: 7.525 The top three starts with this island nation. The country is known for providing good social support to its citizens, including an affordable healthcare system and free education.
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2. Denmark
- Score: 7.583 Denmark scored high in all criteria, including low corruption and high social trust.
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1. Finland
- Score: 7.741 This nation has topped the ranking for seven years in a row. Surely they must be doing something right! Sources: (World Happiness Report 2024)
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Criteria
- The survey took into account six variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
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1 / 32 Fotos
30. Singapore
- Score: 6.523 Ranking 25th in 2023, in 2024 Singapore dropped a few positions, coming in 30th in the ranking.
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29. Kosovo
- Score: 6.561 The country made a fresh entry into the top 30 of the World Happiness Report in 2024. Levels of happiness are higher among young people.
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28. Saudi Arabia
- Score: 6.594 Ranking 30th in 2023, in 2024 the Arab nation claimed the 28th spot.
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27. France
- Score: 6.609 France scores high in most of the report criteria, but nonetheless dropped six positions from 2023-2024.
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26. Uruguay
- Score: 6.611 The South American country just barely made it into the top 30 in 2023, at number 28. However, in 2024, it climbed up to the 26th position.
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25. Mexico
- Score: 6.678 The country didn't make it into the top 30 in 2023, but things were looking better for Mexicans in 2024.
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24. Germany
- Score: 6.719 The country is known for its strong economy, which is why it usually ranks in the top 15. In 2024, however, it dropped down to number 24.
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23. United States
- Score: 6.725 The North American country dropped a whopping eight positions from 2023 to 2024. The US has been steadily dropping in the ranking. It's worth remembering that the nation placed 11th in the first World Happiness Report in 2012.
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22. United Arab Emirates
- Score: 6.733 The UAE strengthened its position in the ranking, climbing from number 26 to 22 in 2024. The country even has a ministry dedicated to happiness and well-being.
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21. Slovenia
- Score: 6.743 Coming in at number 21 is this beautiful Eastern European jewel. Slovenia is slowly climbing the ranking and has gone up one from 22nd to 21st in 2024's ranking.
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20. United Kingdom
- Score: 6.749 The UK has been consistently dropping in the ranking since 2020. In 2024, the nation dropped yet another position in comparison to the previous year.
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19. Lithuania
- Score: 6.818
The southernmost Baltic state climbed up one position In 2024, in relation to the previous year's ranking.
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18. Czech Republic
- Score: 6.822 The Czech Republic stood firm in 18th place for the world's happiest countries in 2024.
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17. Ireland
- Score: 6.838 The Irish are known to be hospitable, humorous, and friendly. The country is safe overall and has a stable economy.
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16. Belgium
- Score: 6.894 Ranking 17th in 2023, in 2024 Belgium climbed up one spot in the ranking.
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15. Canada
- Score: 6.900 Canada went down two positions from 2023 to 2024 but remained strong in the middle of the pack. The country's low unemployment rates might have something to do with it.
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14. Austria
- Score: 6.905 Vienna was once voted the best city in the world to live in because of safety and the price of quality housing, according to Mercer's ranking. The country dropped from 11th position but still ranks a respectable 14th.
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13. Kuwait
- Score: 6.951 Kuwait debuted in one of 2024's top spots of the ranking. Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the world.
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12. Costa Rica
- Score: 6.955 The nation's slogan is pura vida, which translates to "pure life." That says something about Costa Rica's way of life indeed.
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11. New Zealand
- Score: 7.029 New Zealand is considered one of the best places in the world to live, by both locals and foreigners.
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10. Australia
- Score: 7.057 Australians are satisfied with their well-being, have jobs, and have a high life expectancy. Incredible beaches also help, right?
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9. Switzerland
- Score: 7.060 In Switzerland, life expectancy goes beyond 80, and its citizens are quite cultured, many speaking several languages (including German, French, and English). It's also one of the most competitive countries in the world.
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8. Luxembourg
- Score: 7.122 This European nation might be small in size, but Luxembourg sure has everything its citizens need, and then some!
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7. Norway
- Score: 7.302 This Northern European country usually places high in the ranking, particularly when it comes to the well-being of its citizens.
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6. Netherlands
- Score: 7.319 Overall, the Netherlands is an open country: it's inclusive of immigrants, has liberal policies, and offers security to its citizens.
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5. Israel
- Score: 7.341 Israel has a stable and sustainable economy. Most schools are public and offer quality education.
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4. Sweden
- Score: 7.344 The Swedish economy is developed and diversified. Sweden is considered one of the most socially equal nations in the world. The nation climbed up from the 6th position the previous year.
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3. Iceland
- Score: 7.525 The top three starts with this island nation. The country is known for providing good social support to its citizens, including an affordable healthcare system and free education.
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2. Denmark
- Score: 7.583 Denmark scored high in all criteria, including low corruption and high social trust.
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1. Finland
- Score: 7.741 This nation has topped the ranking for seven years in a row. Surely they must be doing something right! Sources: (World Happiness Report 2024)
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The 30 happiest countries in the world (the US isn't in the top 20)
Nordic nations top the list, again
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The United Nations World Happiness Report considers 143 countries and the results are not all doom and gloom. Once again, the Nordic countries dominate the top spots in the ranking, but there are also a few surprises in the top 30.
Curious? Click on to discover the happiest countries on the planet.
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