According to the latest edition of the World Happiness Report, the three happiest countries in the world are Finland, Iceland and Denmark. Finland was named the happiest country in the world for a record 9th time in a row, with Iceland, at No. Helsinki, Finland, is the capital of the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. Costa Rica, which includes the beach area of Tamarindo, seen here, is the happiest country in Latin America, according to the World Happiness Report. Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, one of five Nordic countries that appear in the top 10 of the World Happiness Report.

Source: CNN March 19, 2026 12:53 UTC