World Happiness Report 2023

The World Happiness Report is an international research project of the United Nations to assess the quality of life of the population in 137 countries of the world.

The rating is based on the results of global Gallup Surveys (Gallup, Inc.), which show how satisfied people in different countries are with their lives.

The following indicators are taken into account when forming the rating: GDP per capita, life expectancy in the country, data on social support of citizens and respect for civil liberties, as well as the level of perception of corruption and public participation in charity. Each indicator is evaluated on a ten-point scale. All indicators add up and form a final assessment.

The happiest countries in 2023:

1. Finland – 7,804
2. Denmark – 7,586
3. Iceland – 7,530
4. Israel – 7,473
5. Netherlands – 7,403
6. Sweden – 7,395
7. Norway – 7,315
8. Switzerland – 7,240
9. Luxembourg – 7,228
10. New Zealand – 7,123

At the end of the ranking is Afghanistan in 137th place. Lebanon is one line higher at 136th place.

Interesting facts:

• Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the decline in global economic activity and the rise in geopolitical tensions, the aggregate happiness indicator has remained unchanged for three years.
• The level of participation in charitable activities in the period 2020-2022 increased by 25%.
• Positive emotions remain twice as common among respondents as negative ones.
• The feeling of social belonging was twice as strong as the feeling of loneliness.
• People over 60 consider themselves happier than younger respondents.