
Suriname: Happiness index
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| Suriname |
Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 6.27 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 2013 - 2016 |
| Average | 6.27 |
| Min - Max | 6.27 - 6.27 |
| Source | The World Happiness Report |
The latest value from 2016 is 6.27 points, unchanged from 6.27 points in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 5.41 points, based on data from 150 countries. Historically, the average for Suriname from 2013 to 2016 is 6.27 points. The minimum value, 6.27 points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 6.27 points was recorded in 2013.
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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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| Land area | 160,508 | 2023 | sq. km |