Since 2002, lists of the happiest couries in the world have been preseed and every year this list is updated according to the changes. Also, since 2012, they announced March 20 (April 1) as the Iernational Day of Happiness. The happiest couries in the world are the couries whose people, regardless of any problems and whether they are old or young, have the most hope for their lives and their life expectancy level is very high. In the article of Migration magazine, we discuss the happiest couries in the world and their ranking index.
The happiest couries in the world
As we said, life goes on in the happiest couries in the world and there are couries whose people are most satisfied with life. These couries have been evaluated according to the indicators of the Gallup global survey. This institute has conducted a survey of almost 1000 people in each coury for various issues and after a three-year period and examining 146 couries, it has determined the ranking of the happiest couries in the world in 2024. All pois are out of 10. The happiest couries in the world are:
| rank | the coury | Average happiness score | the coine |
| 1 | Finland | 7.74 | Europe |
| 2 | Denmark | 7.58 | Europe |
| 3 | Iceland | 7.53 | Europe |
| 4 | Sweden | 7.34 | Europe |
| 5 | Israel | 7.34 | Asia |
| 6 | Netherlands | 7.32 | Europe |
| 7 | Norway | 7.30 | Europe |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 7.12 | Europe |
| 9 | Switzerland | 7.06 | Europe |
| 10 | Australia | 7.06 | Australia |
| 11 | New Zealand | 7.03 | Australia |
| 12 | Costa Rica | 6.96 | North America |
| 13 | Kuwait | 6.95 | Asia |
| 14 | Austria | 6.91 | Europe |
| 15 | Canada | 6.90 | North America |
| 16 | Belgium | 6.89 | Europe |
| 17 | Ireland | 6.84 | Europe |
| 18 | Czech Republic | 6.82 | Europe |
| 19 | Lithuania | 6.82 | Europe |
| 20 | England | 6.75 | Europe |
| 21 | Slovenia | 6.74 | Europe |
| 22 | United Arab Emirates | 6.73 | Asia |
| 23 | United States of America | 6.73 | North America |
| 24 | Germany | 6.72 | Europe |
| 25 | Mexico | 6.68 | North America |
| 26 | Uruguay | 6.61 | South America |
| 27 | France | 6.61 | Europe |
| 28 | Saudi Arabia | 6.59 | Asia |
| 29 | Kosovo | 6.58 | Europe |
| 30 | Singapore | 6.52 | Asia |
1. Finland (the happiest coury in the world)
Finland has won the first place in the list of the happiest couries in the world with a score of 7.74 out of 10. In the last 5 years, this coury has been able to get the first rank of the happiest couries in the world. The happiness of Finns in simple criteria such as high standard of living, thriving cultural life, high economic prosperity, high life expectancy, freedom and gender equality, work-life balance, connection with nature, use of relaxing saunas and cycling in Nature is summed up.
The unemployme rate, crime rate in this coury is very low and this coury ranks fifth in the list in terms of safety and security. Finland is a land of pristine and stunning nature, and one of the reasons for the satisfaction of Finns is the connection with nature and the open space of this coury. There are about 3 million saunas in this coury, and going to the sauna is a daily habit and a part of the life of Finnish citizens. Also, Finland has one of the best education systems in the world without any tuition fees.
2. The coury of Denmark
After Finland, Denmark ranks second with a score of 7.58 and topped the list for the sixth year in a row. The coury consistely scores highly in work-life balance, senior happiness, environme, and healthcare. Denmark is one of the oldest kingdoms and couries in the world.
In this coury, there are more bicycles than cars and even people, and most Danish people go to work by bicycle. Also, one of the most importa reasons for the happiness of this coury is having strict laws, freedom and gender equality among people. Denmark is a society where the people and the governme share the benefits and wealth of this coury equally and the people’s trust in the governme is very high.
3. The coury of Iceland
As of 2022, Iceland is the third happiest coury in the world. This coury has been chosen as the best coury in the world for gender equality by the Institute of Economics and the most peaceful coury in the world for 10 years in a row. Enchaing landscapes, low taxes, free healthcare and education, and the highest sense of social support are the reasons for this coury’s high ranking. According to the world statistics that exist, Icelandic people are one of the most coeed and happiest nations in Europe.
4. The coury of Sweden
Sweden jumped two places from sixth to fourth place. This European coury is at the top of the list of the happiest couries in the world due to its wealth, strong social network, responsible institution and governme, balance between life and work, and high standards of living. This coury has the longest paid vacation period. Swedes are one of the most peaceful people in the world, so the crime and violence rate in this coury is very low. Also, this coury has the most regular, efficie and advanced transportation system in Europe.
5. The coury of Israel
It may be very surprising and coroversial that Israel is at the top of the table, but for various reasons, this coury was able to get the fifth rank of the happiest couries in the world with a score of 7.34. Among the reasons for this coury being at the top of the list are the emotional resistance following the attack on October 7 (15 Mehr), winning the second place in the happiness of young people, a rich and vibra coury, strong social ties and having goals for life and acting on them. poied out
6. The Netherlands
The Netherlands was able to rank 6th by decreasing one rank this year. Many people know this coury for its beautiful flowers, especially tulips, which is one of the happiest couries in the world. The Netherlands is in this position because of the highest GDP, the richest coury, freedom of choice, gender equality and a generous coury.
It has the healthiest people and diet in the world and is the second largest exporter of vegetables. In this happy coury, there are more bicycles than people, and if their bicycles do not have bells and lights, they will be fined. The Dutch governme has a special focus on welfare, comfort, providing suitable housing, health and treatme services and creating job opportunities for its people.
7. The coury of Norway
This coury won the seveh place by a few hundredths of a poi. Norway is known as one of the most prosperous and virtuous European couries. Thanks to universal health care, free college tuition, work-life balance, a strong sense of community among its citizens, and a very low crime rate, the coury was able to make this ranking. During the last few years, the ranking of Norway has dropped a lot, but in 2017 it was ranked first.
The people of this coury work an average of 27 hours a week. Norway is very popular even among tourists because of the northern lights. Norway ranks 11th in the list of the most peaceful couries. Another ieresting fact of this coury is that Norwegians read a lot and spend about 76 dollars a year on buying books.
8. The coury of Luxembourg
This coury, which is known as the land of castles, lakes and rolling hills, was ranked 20th about eight years ago, and since 2020, it has been among the top 10 couries in the list of the happiest couries in the world. Luxembourg is a very small coury, but in terms of social connections, meal well-being, freedom in life and choice, and life expectancy, it ranks very high among people and the world. Also, this land is one of the richest couries in the world.
9. The coury of Switzerland
After winning the first place in 2015, Switzerland has gradually fallen and is now in nih place with a score of 7.06. Switzerland is a coury known for happiness in the world. The features of this coury include advanced infrastructure, quality education services, abunda wealth, equal distribution of resources and high standard of living. Switzerland is a completely neutral coury and has not been involved in the smallest war since 1874.
10. The coury of Australia
With high criteria such as high wages and salaries of people, employme rate, high level of life expectancy and stable economy, Australia ranked 10th and for the first time since 2018 reached the top 10 couries in the list of the happiest couries in the world. Strong and advanced healthcare system, low death rate and economic conditions are the most importa reasons for happiness in this coury.
Index criteria for measuring the happiest couries in the world
You may have a question about what indicators and criteria the Gallup Institute has chosen these couries based on. In general, the happiness of couries is measured based on several general criteria, which are:
- GDP per capita
- Strong social support
- People’s life expectancy
- Freedom of choice and equality
- Generosity of the general public
- Understanding the levels of iernal and external corruption
- The happiness of young people and old people
- Life satisfaction index
- Security and safety in the coury
- Level of quality of life




