He Happiness Report 2024 revealed that the happiest country in the world It remained the same for seven years: Finland. For his part, Argentina It climbed four points in the rankings compared to the previous year and positioned itself among the 50 happiest countries in the world.
This study, conducted for 12 years, is based on assessments made by people themselves on their situation, their economic well-being and various social indicators.
This edition is the result of collaborative work between Gallup, the University of Oxford’s Center for Wellbeing Research, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the report’s Editorial Board.
The 10 happiest countries in the world
For the seventh consecutive year, Finland strengthens its position as the undisputed leader in the world happiness ranking Denmark occupying second place.
The top 10 is completed, in order, by Iceland, Sweden, Israel, the Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Australia.
The top 10 happiest countries in the world according to the Happiness Report 2024.United States of America has dropped out of the group of the twenty happiest countries in the world for the first time in more than ten years due to a decline in the perception of happiness among its young people. While last year it was in 15th place, this year it is in 23rd.
On the other hand, regarding the least happy countries in the world, Afghanistan It continues to occupy last place (143rd), which positions it as the “unhappiest” nation globally.
Behind them are Lebanon (142nd), Lesotho (141st), Sierra Leone (140th), Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (139), Zimbabwe (138), Botswana (137), Malawi (136 ), Eswatin (135) and Zambia (134).
In the ranking of the happiest countries 2024, Afghanistan is in last place. Photo: Unsplash.It should be noted that some countries have seen significant increases in how the population rates their quality of life. Serbia is in 37th place and Bulgaria in 81st, an increase of 69 and 63 positions compared to 2023.
Furthermore, Latvia moved from 90th place in 2023 to 46th place this year, and the Republic of Congo moved from 129th place to 89th place in the same period.
The happiest countries in Latin America
In Latin America, Costa Rica It stands out as the best positioned country, reaching 12th place among the happiest countries in the region. The ranking also includes Mexico (25), Uruguay (26th), El Salvador (33rd) and Chile (38th).
Costa Rica is the happiest country in Latin America. Photo: Unsplash.During the year 2023, Argentina saw an increase in the global happiness ranking, rising four places to 48th position.
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