World Happiness Report 2024

India’s Rank: India ranked 126th, the same as last year, in the World Happiness Report 2024.
Top Countries: Finland, Denmark, and Iceland secured the top spots.

Significance of the Report:

The report’s ranking is based on various factors such as GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and levels of corruption.
It highlights the importance of subjective well-being and factors beyond economic indicators in determining a nation’s happiness.

Nordic countries maintain top positions, with Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway consistently ranking high.
United States and Germany did not make it to the top 20 for the first time.
Costa Rica and Kuwait entered the top 20.
Younger generations generally report higher levels of happiness, but there are regional variations.
Central and Eastern Europe saw a significant rise in happiness across all age groups, while in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, happiness among individuals under 30 declined, leading to older generations reporting higher levels of happiness.

Strong bond with nature and well-maintained work-life balance.
Realistic perception of success, not solely linked to financial prosperity.
Robust welfare system, trust in governmental institutions, minimal corruption levels, and accessibility to free healthcare and education.
Key Factors for Finland’s Happiness:
- Strong bond with nature
- Well-maintained work-life balance
- Realistic perception of success
- Robust welfare system
- Trust in governmental institutions
- Minimal corruption levels
- Accessibility to free healthcare and education

The World Happiness Report highlights the importance of factors beyond economic indicators in determining a nation’s happiness.
It also emphasizes the need for countries to focus on social support, healthcare, education, and work-life balance to improve overall well-being.