The list of the World’s Happiest Countries 2025 was released by the UN. The report evaluates the quality of life in over 140 countries based on feedback from residents. It considers factors like social support, health, freedom, generosity, perception of corruption, and GDP to measure happiness levels across 147 countries, according to Fortune. Finland emerged as the happiest nation, scoring an impressive 7.74 on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 representing the best possible life.
World’s Happiest Countries 2025
- Finland
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- Costa Rica
- Norway
- Israel
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
World’s Happiest Countries 2025: Where Does India Stand?
India’s happiness quotient has improved slightly, rising from 126 in 2024 to 118 in the current World Happiness Report, 2025. However, this position still puts India behind other conflict-affected countries, including Ukraine, Mozambique, and Iraq.
Nepal scored highest among India’s neighbouring countries at 92, followed by Pakistan at 109 and China at 68, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh placed lower at 133 and 134, respectively.
Unhappiest Countries 2025
Afghanistan is regarded as the world’s unhappiest country. The country’s low rating is partly due to the challenges of Afghan women, who have complained that their lives have become more difficult.