Iraq ranks 101st globally and eighth in the Arab world in the World Happiness Report. The report assessed happiness using factors like social support and corruption perceptions. Finland retains its position as the happiest country, followed by Nordic nations. Other notable regional ranks include the UAE at 21st globally. Afghanistan is ranked the least happy country at 147th.
The latest World Happiness Report has ranked Iraq at 101st globally and eighth in the Arab world among 147 nations. This report, prepared in collaboration with Gallup, Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, utilized data from 2022 to 2024 to evaluate overall well-being based on social support, income, health, and perceived corruption.
The research indicated that “belief in kindness and trust in others” is a critical component of happiness, even more so than previously recognized. It was noted that expectations surrounding the return of a lost wallet by strangers have a direct correlation with happiness levels. Nordic countries, recognized as the happiest globally, consistently excel in these trust-based indicators.
Iraq’s happiness score is approximately 4.979 out of 10. Finland has maintained its title as the happiest country for the eighth year running, achieving a score of 7.735. Other Nordic nations such as Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden follow closely behind. The Netherlands has made a return to the top five, with Costa Rica (6th) and Mexico (10th) entering the rankings for the first time. Norway occupies the seventh position.
In terms of major economies, Germany ranks 22nd, the United Kingdom 23rd, while the United States has fallen to 24th place. Notably, Russia stands at 66th.
Within the Arab region, the United Arab Emirates leads at 21st globally, with Kuwait (30th) and Saudi Arabia (32nd) next. Oman (52nd) and Bahrain (59th) complete the top five for Arab countries. Additionally, Libya is at 79th, Algeria at 84th, and Iraq at 101st, with Palestine, Morocco, and Tunisia following at 108th, 112th, and 113th, respectively.
At the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan is identified as the least happy country worldwide, ranking 147th, succeeded by Sierra Leone at 146th and Lebanon at 145th.
The World Happiness Report reveals that Iraq ranks 101st internationally, emphasizing the role of trust and kindness in individual happiness. While the Nordic countries lead in happiness, regional specifics illustrate a diverse landscape of well-being across the Arab world. Understanding these rankings can guide future efforts towards enhancing national and regional happiness levels.
Original Source: shafaq.com
