Ranking Reveals 'Happiest' Cities in the World: See How the US Fared
- Singapore ranked as the third-happiest city globally in 2025 according to the Happy City Index.
- This ranking follows various global reports that assess factors like governance, economy, health, and citizen satisfaction.
- The index assessed a total of 82 measures spanning six main categories, including governance, environment, and mobility, to gauge happiness.
- Singapore scored 979 points on the index, and a former economist noted the city’s peace and stability contribute to this high ranking.
- The ranking implies Singapore’s social and political environment supports wellbeing, though some residents express mixed feelings about daily life.
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Ranking reveals 'happiest' cities in the world: See how the US fared
(NewsNation) — According to new research, the happiest places on earth don't involve the United States. As is customary, Scandinavian cities scored highly in the 2025 Happy City Index. Copenhagen, Denmark, was ranked first ahead of Zurich, Switzerland; Singapore; Aarhus, Denmark; and Antwerp, Belgium. Donations pour in to Tennessee food pantry after TikTok star’s call to action The rankings are based on six criteria: citizens, governance, …
Singaporeans say they're pretty happy living in the Lion City, but it might depend on whom you ask
SINGAPORE: After Singapore was ranked the third-happiest city in the world for 2025, a local Reddit user asked, “Singaporeans, are you happy?” Over the weekend, it was reported by CNA that according to the Happy City Index by the Institute for the Quality of Life, Singapore scored 979 points after the index evaluated 82 indicators […] The post Singaporeans say they’re pretty happy living in the Lion City, but it might depend on whom you ask appe…
Singapore ranked world’s 3rd happiest city, but netizens challenge claim over cost and stress
Singapore has been ranked the third happiest city in the world for 2025, according to the Happy City Index by the London-based Institute for the Quality of Life. However, many netizens voiced scepticism online, pointing to cost of living, overwork, and stress. Some questioned whether the study reflects real-life happiness or only technical indicators. Released on 17 May and reported by CNA, the index examined 82 indicators across six categories:…
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