On the other hand, Afghanistan continued to be the world's unhappiest nation for a further 12 months.
Digital Desk: Finland has been named the happiest nation for seven years running in the 2024 World Happiness Report, which was just issued. India, on the other hand, placed at 126 position out of the 146 nations.
The annual survey assesses happiness levels in over 140 countries by taking into account variables including social support, money, health, freedom, charity, and the lack of corruption. The report, which is released yearly on March 20 in honor of the International Day of Happiness, gathers data from a number of sources, including the Gallup World Poll. The Oxford Wellbeing Research Center, Gallup, and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network are among the partners.
Nordic nations dominate in the top rankings
The Nordic nations rule the top ranks, as they have in years past. In second and third rankings, respectively, continue to be Denmark and Iceland, with Sweden coming in close behind in fourth. Notably, with positions 12 and 19, respectively, Costa Rica and Lithuania have made their first appearances in the top 20 list.
Afghanistan is still the least happy nation
On the other hand, Afghanistan continued to be the world's unhappiest nation for a further 12 months. Afghanistan is joined at the bottom of the list by the Congo, Lesotho, Lebanon, and Sierra Leone.
India's position
India was ranked 126th, exactly where it was last year. It was one of the top 10 nations, along with Venezuela, Afghanistan, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Zambia, Mexico, and Botswana, to record significant declines in happiness.
Happiness among those under 30 and those over 60
The study also examined patterns of satisfaction across various age groups. Denmark is the happiest country for people over 60, while Lithuania is the happiest for those under 30. There is an interesting shift in the dynamics of happiness: in Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Spain, older populations report higher levels of happiness, whilst in Portugal and Greece the reverse tendency is noted.
The study, which is particularly concerning, shows that children's happiness is declining, especially in North America and Western Europe. The director of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, Prof. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, emphasized the critical necessity for swift legislative action to halt this alarming trend.
