May 31, 2023, 01:17 PM IST

10 happiest countries in the world

Bhawna Gupta

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Bhawna Gupta

The first International Day of Happiness was celebrated 10 years ago on March 20, 2013.

Here is the list of the happiest countries in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2023.

Finland

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Denmark

Denmark, the second-happiest country in the world, outscored the leader in multiple categories, including GDP per capita, generosity, and perceived lack of corruption.

Iceland

Iceland is considered as the 3rd-happiest country in the world as it has a strong welfare state, which provides citizens with access to healthcare, education and other essential services.

Israel

Out of the top ten countries around the globe, Israel ranks as the fourth-happiest country in the entire world.

Netherlands

The Netherlands scored higher in the generosity category than any other country, ranking as the fifth-happiest country in the world.

Sweden

Sweden ranks as the sixth-happiest country with a higher lack of corruption score.

Norway

The people of the seventh-happiest country enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Norway has a low crime rate and a strong sense of community among its citizens.

Switzerland

Switzerland is known to be the eighth-happiest country in the world.

Luxembourg

Ranked as the ninth-happiest country, Luxembourg is among the world’s smallest countries.

New Zealand

New Zealand ranks as the tenth-happiest country.