The World Happiness Report published Wednesday put Finland at the top among 156 countries ranked by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption. I think the basics are quite good in Finland,” said Sofia Holm, 24-year-old resident of Helsinki, the Nordic country’s capital. Sustainable Development Solutions Network also evaluated 117 countries by the happiness and well-being of their immigrants. The United States fell to 18th place from 14th last year. It added that the “sociopolitical system” in the United States produces more income inequality — a major contributing factor to unhappiness — than other countries with comparatively high incomes.

Source: National Post March 14, 2018 06:07 UTC