The top 10 happiest countries in the world

The scores, which were compiled as part of a Gallup World Poll, are based on individuals’ assessments of their subjective wellbeing. The poll asks respondents to rank their lives, from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best possible life they could have, and 0 being the worst.

Countries at the top of the table have high levels of variables that support wellbeing, such as income, healthy life expectancy, generosity and freedom. With a score of 2.567, Afghanistan is the world’s least happy country.

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(7.560)

(7.504)

(7.488)

(7.449)

(7.353)

(7.300)

(7.294)

(7.238)

from... sciencefocus.com