Countries by Happiness Index 2026
Key Findings
About This Dataset
Countries by Happiness Index 2026The data illustrates a significant gap between the top-ranking nations and those further down the list, with Finland's score of 7.74 being notably higher than Denmark's 7.58 and Iceland's 7.52. This trend suggests that the Nordic model, characterized by strong social safety nets and high levels of trust in institutions, plays a crucial role in fostering happiness. The absence of non-European countries in the top five indicates that cultural and societal factors may be more influential in happiness than mere economic prosperity. Countries like Australia, which ranks seventh with a score of 7.19, highlight that while happiness can be achieved outside of Europe, the unique conditions in Nordic countries create an environment that consistently supports higher life satisfaction.
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Methodology & source
- Data source
- World Happiness Report
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2026 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Happiness Score (0–10)
- Last updated
- 27 July 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2026.
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