The happiest country on earth

For the fifth year in a row, Finland has claimed the title of the world’s happiest country, according to the annual World Happiness Report.

Results from the Gallup World Poll showed that Finland was “significantly ahead” of other countries.

It achieved an overall score of 7.821 out of 10.

Interestingly, all the five Nordic countries Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Norway ranked in the top eight.

Happiest Countries in the World

1. Finland – 7.821
2. Denmark -7.636
3. Iceland – 7.557
4. Switzerland – 7.512
5. Netherlands – 7.415
6. Luxembourg – 7.404
7. Sweden – 7.384
8. Norway – 7.365
9. Israel – 7.364
10. New Zealand – 7.200

According to the rankings, the unhappiest country in the world was Afghanistan which scored 2.404.

Unhappiest Countries in the World

1. Afghanistan – 2,404
2. Lebanon – 2,955
3. Zimbabwe – 2,995
4. Rwanda – 3,268
5. Botswana – 3,471
6. Lesotho – 3,512
7. Sierra Leone – 3,574
8. Tanzania – 3,702
9. Malawi – 3,750
10. Zambia – 3,760