Finns, who have been named the happiest nation for the sixth year running, are either onnellinen or iloinen. In the decade since the first World Happiness Report was released in 2012, four countries have held the top position: Denmark, Switzerland, Norway and now Finland. The report looks at several factors that could influence a population’s happiness, including generosity, freedom and trust. For the fourth year running, the UK has slipped down the global happiness rankings, dropping two places to number 19. Even more worryingly, however, the 2022 global Oracle happiness report for the UK specifically found that nearly half of Britons (49%) have not felt true happiness in two years.

Source: The Guardian June 28, 2023 15:57 UTC