According to the World happiness report 2023, Finland tops the happiness position followed by Denmark and Iceland at the third spot. The Russia-Ukraine war caused a drop in the rankings.
Finland has been named the happiest country, It again grabs the top position in the world happiness report 2023 published on 20th March. For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country among 150 countries. reportsrecords.com
Beautiful Finland
The ranking of the countries is based on six key factors. The factors are social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and the absence of corruption.
This year’s listing is similar to the past 4 years’ ranking. As many as four of the Nordic countries hold the top spots. Denmark is again at number two followed by Iceland at the number three position.
India, one of the fast-growing economies, is at number 126 in the report, below Nepal, China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Canada is at number 13—a two-point increase from last year. The U.S. is also up one spot from last year, coming in at number 15.
A few countries dropped in their ranking for 2023, including Luxembourg, Ireland, Germany, and the United. France fell off the list of the top 20.
The report also looks at the places where people are the unhappiest. The lowest-ranking countries on the report also happen to be war-torn: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Congo.
Interestingly, the Russia-Ukraine war caused a drop in the rankings of both countries. While Russia is ranked 72, Ukraine is in the 92nd spot.
What makes Finland so happy?
here are several key factors for Finland to reach the highest point of happiness time and again. Finland seems to excel because of the Finnish welfare system’s ability to help its citizens feel taken care of. Finland’s urban planning also makes people feel healthy and safe.
World’s 20 Happiest Countries in 2023
Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Israel, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Austria, Australia, Canada, Ireland, United States, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, and Lithuania.
World’s 20 Unhappiest Countries in 2023
Afghanistan, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Congo, Botswana, Malawi, Comoros, Tanzania, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Liberia, Ethiopia, Jordan, Togo, Egypt, Mali, Gambia, Bangladesh
