New York - Saba:
Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report, published today, Thursday, to mark the International Day of Happiness.
The report is the result of a partnership between Gallup Poll, the Oxford Centre for Well-being Research, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Researchers analyzed the period from 2022 to 2024.
As with last year, Scandinavian countries were among the top ten, with Finland followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden, while Norway ranked seventh.
The Netherlands returned to the top five, while Costa Rica (6) and Mexico (10) entered the top ten for the first time.
Germany improved its ranking from 24th to 22nd, while the United States dropped one place to 24th, its worst-ever ranking.
Researchers identified a number of key factors that contribute to individuals' happiness, including social support, income, health freedom, and the prevalence of corruption.
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