Happiest Countries in the World 2025
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Happiest Countries in the World 2025The gap between the top-ranked Finland and the next closest competitor, Denmark, is significant, with a difference of 0.16 points. This suggests that Finland's unique combination of factors such as social equality, education, and community trust may be particularly effective in fostering happiness. Interestingly, while Nordic countries consistently lead, Australia, ranked seventh with a score of 7.10, shows that happiness levels can vary widely even among developed nations. The trend indicates that while economic factors are important, social support and personal freedoms play a crucial role in subjective wellbeing, which may explain the lower scores of countries outside the Nordic region.
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Methodology & source
- Data source
- Wikipedia
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2025 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Happiness Score (out of 10)
- Last updated
- 5 April 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2025.
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