India made slight improvement in its happiness quotient, up from 126 in 2024 to 118 this year.
The World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, offers a comprehensive analysis of global happiness trends.
Key highlights include:
- Top Rankings:
- Finland secures the top position for the eighth consecutive year.
- Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden maintain high rankings, reflecting strong social support systems and community trust.
- Costa Rica and Mexico enter the top 10 for the first time, attributed to robust family bonds and larger household sizes.
- United States:
- Drops to its lowest-ever ranking at 24th place.
- Factors include increased social isolation; approximately 25% of Americans reported
- ‘Benevolence Bump’:
- Acts of kindness, such as donating and volunteering, remain over 10% higher than pre-2020 levels, indicating a sustained increase in prosocial behavior post-pandemic.
- India’s Position:
- India ranks 125th, reflecting challenges in social support, income inequality, and perceptions of corruption.
The report underscores the importance of social connections, community trust, and benevolent actions in enhancing global happiness
