Mexico has been recognized as the third happiest country in the world, with 82% of respondents identifying as happy in the Ipsos Happiness Index 2025. This positive trend is further supported by a significant rise to tenth place in the World Happiness Report. Family relationships and interpersonal connections are identified as key factors contributing to happiness in Mexico.
According to the latest Ipsos Happiness Index 2025, Mexico has been designated as the third happiest country globally. This finding reveals that 21% of respondents express themselves as “very happy,” while 61% categorize themselves as “somewhat happy,” resulting in an impressive total of 82%. Mexico only ranks behind India (88%) and the Netherlands (86%).
In the prior year’s index, Mexico achieved a score of 83%, placing it second after the Netherlands’ 85% and performing better than both Indonesia and India, who both recorded 82%. The study encompassed responses from 30 nations and was released to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness, celebrated annually on March 20. This date also marks the release of the U.N.’s World Happiness Report, which differs from the Ipsos Index.
The World Happiness Report, published concurrently, placed Mexico in the tenth position, which reflects a significant improvement from its previous rankings of 25th last year and 36th two years prior. The Ipsos survey indicates that family and children are paramount contributors to happiness, emphasized by 45% of participants. Additionally, feeling appreciated and valued was noted by 34% of respondents, highlighting the importance of interpersonal relationships within Mexican culture.
Mental health and well-being also emerged as critical contributors, reported by 32% of individuals, while physical health and financial situations were valued less, at 28% and 23%, respectively. Furthermore, results indicate that married individuals experience higher happiness levels at 87%, whereas only 13% of singles reported the same. Employment status significantly affects happiness, revealing that 84% of employed individuals feel happy compared to 16% of those unemployed.
This year’s global average indicates that only 16% of respondents worldwide identify as “very happy,” placing Mexico five percentage points above this average. Reportedly, global happiness has declined over the past 14 years, affecting 15 of the 20 countries surveyed in 2011. Additionally, the United States demonstrated a considerable decline in happiness, ranking 21st this year at 68%, dropping 16 places since 2011.
The World Happiness Report compiled through a collaboration involving Gallup and the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network surveyed 147 countries, contrasting the 30-nation Ipsos study. Notably, Mexico ranked No. 10 in the latest report after moving from No. 46 in 2020 to No. 25 in 2021. Finland maintained its position as the happiest nation for eight consecutive years, while the U.S. fell to its lowest rank in the report’s history at No. 24.
The report highlighted that larger households in Mexico and Europe, particularly those with four to five members, tend to report higher happiness levels. It also noted a significant link between communal meal sharing and overall well-being across various regions, indicating a rise in solitary dining in the U.S. by 53% over the past twenty years.
In summary, Mexico’s ascendance to the third position in the Ipsos Happiness Index and a substantial leap to tenth in the World Happiness Report highlights a notable improvement in national happiness levels. Family and interpersonal relationships are pivotal to this happiness, and employment status markedly influences individual well-being. Despite a global trend toward declining happiness, Mexico showcases a vigorous cultural emphasis on family and community as essential sources of joy.
Original Source: mexiconewsdaily.com
