Ireland: Happiness index

The latest value from 2025 is 6.89 points, an increase from 6.84 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 5.57 points, based on data from 146 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 2013 to 2025 is 6.96 points. The minimum value, 6.84 points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 7.09 points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Happiness ranking is part of the World Happiness Report. The country scores are based on a survey in which respondents evaluate the quality of their current lives on a scale of 0 to 10.