Iraq ranks 101st in the World Happiness Report, 8th in the Arab world. Factors such as social support, income, health, and corruption perceptions are assessed. Finland is the happiest country, while Afghanistan ranks last. Trust and kindness greatly influence happiness levels.
In the latest World Happiness Report, Iraq ranks 101st worldwide and 8th in the Arab region, according to a comprehensive study that evaluates well-being across 147 nations. This report, developed through the collaboration of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, utilizes data spanning from 2022 to 2024. The assessment focuses on crucial factors such as social support, income, health, and perceptions of corruption.
Notably, the findings suggest that “belief in kindness and trust in others” significantly contributes to happiness, more than previously acknowledged. Researchers discovered a correlation between individuals’ expectations of strangers returning lost wallets and elevated happiness levels. Furthermore, Nordic countries, which consistently rank as the happiest globally, also lead in this dimension of trust-based indicators.
Iraq’s happiness score stands at 4.979 out of 10. Finland continues to be the happiest country for the eighth year in a row, achieving a score of 7.735. Other Scandinavian nations, such as Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden, follow suit in the rankings, while the Netherlands returns to the top five. Costa Rica and Mexico are notable for reaching the top ten for the first time, with Norway coming in at seventh.
Among larger economies, Germany ranks 22nd, the United Kingdom 23rd, and the United States descends to 24th. Russia finds itself at 66th place. In the Arab region, the United Arab Emirates leads at 21st globally, followed by Kuwait at 30th and Saudi Arabia at 32nd. Oman and Bahrain complete the top five for the region, ranking 52nd and 59th, respectively. Other countries include Libya at 79th, Algeria at 84th, and Iraq at 101st, with Palestine, Morocco, and Tunisia following at 108th, 112th, and 113th, respectively.
At the lowest end of the happiness index, Afghanistan is ranked as the least happy country worldwide at 147th, succeeded by Sierra Leone at 146th and Lebanon at 145th.
The World Happiness Report reveals that Iraq holds the 101st position globally and ranks eighth within the Arab world in terms of happiness. The report highlights the significant role of social factors, such as trust and kindness, in influencing happiness levels. As nations like Finland continue to lead in happiness, the disparities observed across various countries underscore the diverse experiences of well-being on a global scale.
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