US EditionCanada slips to 18th in world happiness rankings
- Finland remains the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2025, continuing its position since 2018, while Canada has slipped to 18th place and the United States to 24th in North America.
- The report highlights that social disconnection affects young adults globally, noting that 19% of young adults worldwide have no one to rely on for support.
- Statistics Canada revealed a decline in Canadians' life satisfaction from 54% in summer 2021 to 48.6% in winter 2024 due to rising living costs, which contributes to declining happiness.
- The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on factors like social support, GDP, and freedom from corruption, emphasizing the impact of caring and sharing on people's happiness.
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All of the World's Countries Ranked by How Happy They Are
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The Happiness Hoax: Are Nordic Nations Really Better Off Than America? - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Every year, the World Happiness Report releases its rankings. The report seemingly provides a clear, numerical snapshot of where the happiest people live.
Which are the happiest countries of 2025?
According to the newly published global happiness report, Finland continues to lead the world in citizen happiness, with Denmark securing the second position. Iceland (3) and Sweden (4) follow closely behind, maintaining the Nordic countries' strong presence at the top of the list. The Netherlands, a popular destination among Israeli tourists, claimed fifth place, while Costa Rica emerged as the highest-ranking non-European nation at sixth. Norw…
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