Happiness index - Country rankings
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Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy), 2024:
The average for 2024 based on 7 countries was 6.58 points. The highest value was in Canada: 6.9 points and the lowest value was in Japan: 6.06 points. The indicator is available from 2013 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: points; Source: The World Happiness Report
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| Countries | Happiness index, 2024 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6.9 | 1 | 2013 - 2024 |
| UK | 6.75 | 2 | 2013 - 2024 |
| USA | 6.73 | 3 | 2013 - 2024 |
| Germany | 6.72 | 4 | 2013 - 2024 |
| France | 6.61 | 5 | 2013 - 2024 |
| Italy | 6.32 | 6 | 2013 - 2024 |
| Japan | 6.06 | 7 | 2013 - 2024 |
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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