Finland is the happiest country in the world, says World Happiness Report-here's why
CNBC • • world
Key Points:
- Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year in the 2026 World Happiness Report, scoring 7.76 based on surveys from the Gallup World Poll.
- The report evaluates happiness using six key factors: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
- Finland's high ranking is attributed to strong social support systems, wealth redistribution, trust in institutions, universal healthcare, paid parental leave, and a cultural connection to nature.
- Other top-ranking countries like Iceland, Denmark, and Norway also offer similar social benefits, including paid parental leave and universal healthcare.
- Demographic factors, such as Finland's older population, which tends to report higher well
