It does not make any geographical or climatological linkage for happiness, but the index moves down from the polar north to the tropical south as it tracks happiness among countries. It was created by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It cannot be stated that it is motivated by partisanship, but the conclusions merit careful examination.
Source: Visual Capitalist
According to the report, Finland is the happiest country, while Afghanistan is the least happy. Finland has held the top spot for the sixth year in a row. Nordic countries hold the majority of the top spots. India is rated 125th out of 136 countries.
It is not conceivable that its happiness level will decrease more, given that Pakistan, despite its difficulties, is over 30 rankings higher in happiness. It is because there is ample evidence in everyday life that a great deal of happiness is dependent on the happiness of one’s neighbour. In any case, why are we unhappy now that the country has entered a golden era? Ukraine is also a lot happier. Something is wrong with the world’s happiness map.
Happiness is measured using six important factors: real GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and views of corruption.
Source: World Affairs
Happiness, on the other hand, is difficult to quantify and, in many cases, to describe as a mental trait or feature. It is also true that one person’s happiness is not the same as another’s, and cultural and social variables have an impact on it. Internal Nordic studies have revealed that many people in those nations struggle or even suffer when they analyse their own life.
Such research has advocated for a more nuanced view of happiness. It is also remarkable that these countries are experiencing an increase in mental health issues and the usage of antidepressants. Antidepressants and happiness do not mix. As a result, the rankings may not accurately reflect the global state of happiness. Yet, the report should encourage countries to emphasise the factors that it claims contribute to happiness. Happiness, at both the national and individual levels, is more than the sum of these things.
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