Overview

• Finland retains its position as the happiest country globally, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden, continuing Nordic countries' dominance.
• The United States falls to its lowest-ever ranking at 24th, with young Americans among the least happy groups, contributing to rising political polarization.
• Germany improves slightly, climbing from 24th to 22nd place, while Switzerland drops out of the top 10, falling to 13th.
• Costa Rica and Mexico make their debut in the top 10, ranking 6th and 10th respectively, signaling a shift in global happiness trends.
• Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the rankings, reflecting stark global disparities in well-being.