Posted on 03/20/2025 3:38:32 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
The World Happiness Report 2025 ranks Finland as the happiest country globally for the eighth consecutive year. Released Thursday by the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, the report also places Denmark, Iceland and Sweden in the top four.
“Happiness isn’t just about wealth or growth – it’s about trust, connection and knowing people have your back," said Jon Clifton, the CEO of Gallup. "If we want stronger communities and economies, we must invest in what truly matters: each other.”
While European countries dominate the top 20 in the ranking, there were some exceptions. Despite the war with Hamas, Israel came in at 8th. Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time, ranking at 6th and 10th, respectively.
When it comes to decreasing happiness – or growing unhappiness – the United States has dropped to its lowest-ever position at 24, having previously peaked at 11th place in 2012. The report also states that the number of people dining alone in the United States has increased 53 percent over the past two decades.
The United Kingdom, at position 23, is reporting its lowest average life evaluation since the 2017 report.
Afghanistan is again ranked as the unhappiest country in the world, with Afghan women saying their lives are especially difficult.
In a concerning development, the study said 19 percent of young adults across the world reported in 2023 that they have no one they could count on for social support. That is a 39 percent increase compared to 2006.
(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...
That’s because American Democrats can’t be happy unless they are in charge.
Racially and culturally homogenous.
Trust.
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