The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks India at 118th out of 147 countries, below several neighbors. Finland remains the happiest nation, while India shows strengths in social support but weaknesses in freedom. The report emphasizes fluctuations in India’s happiness ranking from 2012 to 2022 and highlights the importance of various factors such as GDP, health, and perceptions of corruption.
The 2025 World Happiness Report, released on March 20, indicates that India ranks 118th among 147 countries. Produced by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in collaboration with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, this report highlights India’s position below its neighboring countries, including Pakistan at 109, Nepal at 92, and China at 68. In contrast, Finland continues to lead as the happiest nation, followed by Denmark and Iceland in the top three.
India’s performance in the World Happiness Report has been variable. Currently at 118, India’s rank dropped to its lowest of 144 in 2012, while it reached a peak at 94 in 2022, as reported by the Hindustan Times. The underlying research assesses factors essential for happiness, including social support, GDP per capita, health life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption, as well as emotional well-being.
Notably, India excelled in social support, attributed to its vast population, strong community ties, and the prevalent practice of extended families cohabiting. However, India reported its weakest score in freedom, reflecting concerns about individuals’ perceived choices and how they impact their quality of life. The report’s higher rankings are primarily dominated by Western nations, particularly in Europe, while Costa Rica and Mexico made notable advances into the top 10 at 6th and 10th places, respectively.
The United States achieved its lowest ranking of 24, while the United Kingdom fell to 23, the lowest since 2017, coinciding with increasing issues related to unhappiness and loneliness among its populace.
The 2025 World Happiness Report places India at 118th out of 147 countries, showcasing a fluctuating journey in its happiness ranking. Factors such as robust social support contrast with lower scores in freedom, denoting complex societal dynamics. While Western nations dominate the upper ranks, emerging countries like Costa Rica and Mexico are noteworthy mentions. Overall, this report underscores essential societal factors influencing happiness across different nations.
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