Afghanistan Ranks Lowest in World Happiness Report
According to the latest World Happiness Report, Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list of 143 countries surveyed. On the other end of the spectrum, Nordic countries continue to dominate the happiest spots, with Finland securing the top rank for the seventh consecutive year.
The United States and Germany have slipped in the rankings, now coming in at 23rd and 24th place, respectively. Meanwhile, countries like Costa Rica and Kuwait have seen improvements in their happiness rankings.
Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan were ranked at 60th, 86th, and 31st place, respectively. The report also noted a decline in happiness in countries such as Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Jordan, while Eastern European countries like Serbia, Bulgaria, and Latvia reported increased levels of happiness.
The ranking is based on various factors including life satisfaction, GDP per capita, social support, and corruption. Factors contributing to Finland’s high happiness levels include a strong connection to nature, work-life balance, and a robust welfare society.
Interestingly, younger generations are generally found to be happier than their older counterparts, but this trend is not observed in regions like North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The report also highlights increasing happiness inequality globally, with significant disparities in income, education, and healthcare across different regions.
Overall, the World Happiness Report sheds light on the complex factors influencing global happiness levels and provides insight into the changing trends in happiness across various regions.
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