Finland Tops World Happiness Rankings for Eighth Consecutive Year

The 2025 World Happiness Report highlights Nordic dominance, U.S. decline, and new entries from Costa Rica and Mexico in the top 10.

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.