Namibia: Happiness index

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 Namibia

Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy)

 Latest value 4.95
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2016 - 2023
 Average 4.60
 Min - Max 4.44 - 4.95
 Source The World Happiness Report
The latest value from 2023 is 4.95 points, an increase from 4.63 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.59 points, based on data from 111 countries. Historically, the average for Namibia from 2016 to 2023 is 4.6 points. The minimum value, 4.44 points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 4.95 points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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.

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