The Happy Index: Lessons from the World's Top 10 Countries The United Nations' Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released its annual World Happiness Report, revealing that Finland remains the happiest country for the third consecutive year.
It is closely followed by Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, and Netherlands. What sets these countries apart, and what can they teach others about creating a happy society?
The Factors Behind a Country's Happiness Score The report's happiness score is based on six key factors: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.