The Decline of American Happiness: Why the US Is Falling Behind in Global Rankings | News Channel 3-12

The decline of American happiness: Why the US is falling behind in global rankings | News Channel 3-12

The decline of American happiness: Why the US is falling behind in global rankings In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more, ranking 24th. That’s a generational decline for a country long seen as a symbol of opportunity, prosperity, and freedom. Americans under 30 ranked 62nd in the world for life satisfaction, while those over 60 rank 10th, making them…

The decline of American happiness: Why the US is falling behind in global rankings

Spokeo explores why happiness is declining in the U.S. and how growing divides are pushing the country down in global well-being rankings.