Reports and Indices
World Happiness Report 2025
▪ It is An annual global report that ranks countries based on life satisfaction and happiness levels of their citizens.
▪ Published by the Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford.
▪ Released in collaboration with Gallup, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an independent editorial board.
▪ Global Ranking – Top 3 Nations: Finland (Topper – 1st, ,for the eighth consecutive year), Denmark (2nd) and Iceland (3rd).
▪ Bottom 3 Nations: Afghanistan (147th), Sierra Leone, and Lebanon.
▪ India’s Ranking Position:
✓ India ranked 118th out of 147 countries.
✓ Score improved from 4.054 (2021-23) to 4.389 (2022-24).
✓ Ranked below Pakistan (109) and Nepal (92).
▪ Six key indicators: GDP per capita, Healthy life expectancy, Social support, Freedom, Generosity , Perception of corruption.
