{"id":1936,"date":"2025-03-22T19:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:33:34","slug":"world-happiness-report-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Happiness Report 2025, India\u2019s Rank, Top 10 Happiest Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#World_Happiness_Report_2025_Overview\" >World Happiness Report 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#What_is_the_World_Happiness_Report\" >What is the World Happiness Report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#How_is_the_Happiness_Index_Measured\" >How is the Happiness Index Measured?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#World_Happiness_Report_2025_Key_Findings\" >World Happiness Report 2025 Key Findings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#Top_10_Happiest_Countries_in_the_World\" >Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#Unhappiest_Country_in_the_World\" >Unhappiest Country in the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#India_Rank_in_Happiness_Index_2025\" >India Rank in Happiness Index 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-happiness-report-2025\/#World_Happiness_Report_2025_FAQs\" >World Happiness Report 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United Nations recently released the <\/span><b>World Happiness Report 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting the impact of caring and sharing on people&#8217;s happiness. This year, Finland has been declared the happiest country out of 143 countries. The Nordic countries continue to dominate the top positions, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden maintaining their respective rankings in the top four spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Happiness_Report_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>World Happiness Report 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Happiness Report 2025 was released on March 20, which is also the International Day of Happiness. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly on June 28, 2012, to remind people worldwide about the importance of happiness in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>International Day of Happiness<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> International Day of Happiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is celebrated every year on March 20. The United Nations recognizes happiness as a fundamental human goal and encourages countries to create policies that promote well-being. The theme for 2025 is &#8216;Caring and Sharing&#8217;, emphasizing kindness and generosity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_World_Happiness_Report\"><\/span><b>What is the World Happiness Report?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Happiness Report<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an annual report that ranks countries based on the happiness of their people. It is published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) in partnership with Gallup and the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Happiness_Index_Measured\"><\/span><b>How is the Happiness Index Measured?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happiness is measured using surveys where people rate their own lives on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the worst possible life and 10 being the best. The study considers six key factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Having family or friends to rely on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GDP Per Capita:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Economic well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthy Life Expectancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Quality and length of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freedom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ability to make life choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Generosity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willingness to help others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perception of Corruption:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trust in government and businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Happiness_Report_2025_Key_Findings\"><\/span><b>World Happiness Report 2025 Key Findings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report found that happiness is influenced not only by economic and health factors but also by social connections and support systems. Some key findings include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Mexico and Europe, families with four to five members reported the highest happiness levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countries where people believe lost wallets will be returned tend to be happier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1938\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182224.png?resize=300%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182224.png?resize=300%2C247&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182224.png?resize=768%2C632&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182224.png?w=782&amp;ssl=1 782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Happiest_Countries_in_the_World\"><\/span><b>Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>happiest countries in the world <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netherlands<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxembourg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1939\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182234.png?resize=300%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182234.png?resize=300%2C237&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-22-182234.png?w=740&amp;ssl=1 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unhappiest_Country_in_the_World\"><\/span><b>Unhappiest Country in the World<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afghanistan remains the unhappiest country in the world, with Afghan women reporting especially difficult living conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The bottom five countries on the list are:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">139th &#8211; Zimbabwe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">140th &#8211; Malawi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">141st &#8211; Lebanon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">142nd &#8211; Sierra Leone<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">143rd &#8211; Afghanistan (unhappiest country)<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Rank_in_Happiness_Index_2025\"><\/span><b>India Rank in Happiness Index 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has improved its ranking from 126 in 2024 to 108 in 2025. However, India is ranked lower than some conflict-affected countries like Ukraine, Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>India\u2019s happiness score has fluctuated over the years:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2012<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ranked 144th (lowest ranking)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ranked 94th (highest ranking)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ranked 108th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Among India\u2019s neighbouring countries:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Sri Lanka <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 129th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bangladesh <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 130th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pakistan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 107th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nepal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 91st<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>China <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 67th<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Happiness Report 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights that happiness is about more than just money. Social connections, kindness, and a sense of belonging play a huge role. While some countries continue to rank high, there is still work to be done in many parts of the world to improve overall happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Happiness_Report_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World Happiness Report 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1937 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1937.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1937.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1937.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1937.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1937.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1742647799\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1937\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19370\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19370\" aria-controls=\"collapse19370\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Which index measures happiness globally?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse19370\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1937\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19370\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The World Happiness Report measures global happiness based on surveys and various economic and social factors.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19371\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19371\" aria-controls=\"collapse19371\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the Happiness Index measured?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19371\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1937\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19371\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is measured through self-evaluation surveys, where people rate their happiness, combined with factors like GDP per capita, social support, and life expectancy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19372\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19372\" aria-controls=\"collapse19372\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the unhappiest country in the world?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19372\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1937\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19372\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Afghanistan ranks 143rd, making it the unhappiest country in the world.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19373\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19373\" aria-controls=\"collapse19373\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India\u2019s rank in the Happiness Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19373\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1937\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19373\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India ranks 108th, an improvement from last year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Happiness Report 2025 ranks Finland as the happiest country. 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