Saudi Arabia: Happiness index

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 Saudi Arabia

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

 Latest value 6.38
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2013 - 2023
 Average 6.42
 Min - Max 6.34 - 6.52
 Source The World Happiness Report
The latest value from 2023 is 6.38 points, a decline from 6.46 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.59 points, based on data from 111 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2023 is 6.42 points. The minimum value, 6.34 points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 6.52 points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Saudi Arabia - Happiness index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saudi Arabia - Happiness index - historical chart - 2013-2023




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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