The World Happiness Report 2025 ranks countries based on how people rate their own happiness from 2022 to 2024. The rankings come from a survey called the Cantril Ladder and also consider factors like kindness, volunteering, and trust in neighbors and strangers.
Finland is the happiest country for the eighth year in a row, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. Other top 10 countries include the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Norway, Israel, Luxembourg, and Mexico.
Nordic countries continue to dominate the list due to strong social support, trust, and quality of life.
What is India’s Rank?
India has been ranked 118th out of 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2025, reflecting a mixed trend in the nation’s well-being. The annual report, published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, evaluates global happiness based on economic stability, social support, personal freedoms, and corruption levels.
India’s position in the World Happiness Report 2025 is influenced by several key factors:
Perceptions of Corruption: India ranks 93rd in perceived corruption, indicating concerns about governance and transparency.
Social Support: With an 86th place ranking, many Indians feel a lack of adequate community and institutional support.
Quality of Life: India ranks 132nd in a measure of shared meals per week, highlighting social and lifestyle concerns.
Despite these challenges, India performs well in areas related to generosity and community engagement:
Monetary Generosity: India ranks 57th in monetary generosity, with donations remaining steady despite economic ups and downs.
Volunteering: India ranks 10th in global volunteering, indicating strong community involvement.
These mixed results suggest that while India excels in certain areas of benevolence, challenges in governance, social support, and lifestyle factors continue to impact its overall happiness ranking.
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