Nigeria: Happiness index
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| Nigeria |
Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 4.98 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 2013 - 2022 |
| Average | 5.02 |
| Min - Max | 4.55 - 5.27 |
| Source | The World Happiness Report |
The latest value from 2022 is 4.98 points, an increase from 4.55 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 5.54 points, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 2013 to 2022 is 5.02 points. The minimum value, 4.55 points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 5.27 points was recorded in 2015.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness index | 4.98 | 2022 | points |
| Human development | 0.535 | 2021 | points |
| Women in parliament | 3.61 | 2022 | percent |
| Land area | 910,770 | 2021 | sq. km |