The happiness ranking is based on surveys conducted in 143 countries and territories. The ranking is calculated based on the average of the last 3 years of surveys and factors such as life satisfaction, GDP per capita, social security, longevity and health, freedom, generosity, and corruption. Survey participants are asked to rate their satisfaction with life on a scale of 0 to 10, where a 10-point scale means the happiest life.
Finland has maintained its position as the happiest country in the world for the 7th consecutive year, with a score of 7.7 points. Northern European countries such as Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden follow closely behind. The Top 10 also includes Israel, the Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Australia.
Researchers attribute Finland’s happiness to factors such as the strong connection between people and nature, work-life balance, good social security, trust in government, low levels of corruption, quality education, and free healthcare. People in Finland have a simpler view of a successful life.
The World Happiness Report 2024 shows that younger generations are happier than older people in most regions of the world. The ranking also highlights that Afghanistan and Lebanon, countries affected by war and conflict, are at the bottom of the ranking with only 1.7 and 2.7 points, respectively.
Vietnam has improved its ranking and is now at 54th place, up 11 places from 2023. This is a positive sign that the quality of life of Vietnamese people is improving.
The report was published on March 20, which is the International Day of Happiness. This day was chosen by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of happiness in life. It has been celebrated every year since 2013.
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Source: Vietnam Insider