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Finland, Denmark and Switzerland are the happiest countries in the world. Finland is the world’s happiest country, according to the 2021 report, with a score of 7.842 out of a possible total of 10. The authors of the report attributed Finland’s first-place ranking and survival of the COVID-19 pandemic to its citizens’ strong feelings of community, support and mutual trust. Furthermore, Finns were adamant about their freedom to make their own decisions and had little regard for government corruption. Both elements have a substantial impact on overall happiness.
With a score of 7.620, Denmark is the world’s second-happiest country. Denmark’s values for all six variables are very similar to Finland’s. Indeed, Denmark outperformed the leader in several categories, including GDP per capita, generosity and perceived lack of corruption, indicating that it may soon take the top spot.
Switzerland, the world’s third-happiest country, received a total score of 7.571 out of 10. The Swiss are generally in good health. They have one of the world’s lowest obesity rates and long-life expectancy. The Swiss also have a high median wage, roughly 75% higher than the US and the highest GDP per capita among the top seven. Furthermore, there is a strong sense of community in Switzerland and a strong belief that it is a safe and clean country, which is statistically correct. Switzerland, along with Iceland and Denmark, is one of the safest countries in the world.