Finland Tops World Happiness Index for 9th Year; India, China, Pakistan Rankings Revealed
Finland Tops World Happiness Index for 9th Year; India, China, Pakistan Rankings Revealed
- •Finland secures top spot as world's happiest country for ninth consecutive year in World Happiness Report 2026.
- •United Nations-backed report evaluates income, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption perception.
- •India ranks 116th, an improvement from 126th, but trails Pakistan (104th) and China (60th).
- •Nordic countries dominate top ranks due to strong welfare systems, high trust, and work-life balance.
- •Afghanistan remains at the bottom; report highlights declining well-being among youth due to social media.
