Global Happiness Shakeup: Finland Tops Again, Major Powers Miss Top 20

Finland sets a new standard for well-being as it becomes the happiest nation in the world for a record seventh year.

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Big powers falter, with the US and Germany conspicuously missing from the list of the 20 happiest countries in 2024.

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Nordic countries top the happiness index; their magic formula for contentment is still unsurpassed.

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Costa Rica and Kuwait challenge established powerhouses by debuting in the top 20, an unusual move.

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More than 30 million people? The only countries in the top 20 that are happy worldwide are the UK and Canada.

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Bulgaria and Latvia, two Eastern European nations, record notable increases in satisfaction, highlighting regional advancement.

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In most places, younger generations report better levels of enjoyment despite obstacles, which is encouraging for the future.

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There is a generational gap in happiness in Australia and New Zealand, with older generations now dominating in terms of life satisfaction.

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With happiness inequality rising throughout the world, Europe is the only continent showing a united front against this trend.

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