Countries by World Happiness Score 2025

About This Dataset

The chart presents the World Happiness Scores for various countries in 2025, with Finland leading at a score of 7.74. Following closely are Denmark at 7.58 and Iceland at 7.52, showcasing a strong presence of Nordic countries in the top rankings. This data reflects how different nations perceive and experience happiness.

✨ AI Insight

Finland continues to dominate the World Happiness Score with a notable lead at 7.74, outpacing Denmark and Iceland by 0.16 and 0.22 points, respectively. The close scores among the top five—Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Israel—indicate a strong correlation between social welfare policies and overall happiness. However, there is a significant drop with the Netherlands and Norway at 7.32 and 7.30, suggesting a widening gap between the top-tier nations and those just below them. The data hints at the effectiveness of social support systems, economic stability, and community engagement as key factors contributing to higher happiness levels.

Source: World Happiness Report

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Finland leads with 8 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 7 · median: 7.

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Gap in 2025: Finland is 1.1× larger than Luxembourg.