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Finland ranks as the world’s happiest country for the ninth straight year: They do 'a lot of things right'
Finland ranked as the world's No. 1 happiest country for the ninth straight year in the World Happiness Report. From universal healthcare to social support, here's why it continues to dominate.
TL;DR
- Finland is the world's happiest country for the ninth straight year.
- The World Happiness Report uses the Gallup World Poll, surveying life satisfaction on a scale of 0-10.
- Key factors for happiness include GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
- Finland excels in these areas due to high wealth redistribution, strong social support, trust in institutions, and healthy life expectancy.
- Government provisions like extensive paid parental leave and universal healthcare contribute to well-being.
- A strong connection to nature and practices like saunas are also noted as contributing factors.
- Older populations, common in Nordic countries like Finland, tend to report higher well-being due to factors like better family relationships and less reliance on processed foods and smartphones.