Reading Between the Lines of the World Happiness Report Rankings The World Happiness Report has been a benchmark for measuring well being across countries since its inception in 2012.
The report's methodology, based on data from surveys and other sources, calculates happiness levels through metrics such as GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Understanding the World Happiness Report Rankings The rankings are derived from an algorithm that combines six key variables into a single score, often referred to as the "happiness score.