Pakistan’s happiness ranking fell to 109th in the 2025 World Happiness Report, still exceeding India (118th) and Afghanistan (147th). Finland leads globally, while relevant factors influencing happiness include social support and income levels, with a focus on communal sharing being highlighted.
Pakistan has seen a minor decline in its position in the 2025 World Happiness Report, now ranking 109th, a drop from 108th last year. Notably, Pakistan still ranks ahead of regional neighbors India and Afghanistan, which are placed at 118th and 147th respectively. The World Happiness Report, published annually by Gallup and its partners, evaluates 147 countries based on happiness levels derived from population surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024.
In South Asia, regional rankings show Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at 133rd and 134th, while Iran, despite a 3.9% refugee population, performs better at 99th. China stands out as the top-ranking country in Asia at 27th place. The global ranking continues to be led by Finland, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland. Other countries in the top 15 include Sweden, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, and Norway.
Conversely, both the United States and the United Kingdom have experienced notable declines in happiness rankings. The US is now at 24th, marking its lowest position ever, while the UK is at 23rd, its worst ranking since 2017. The least happy countries on the list include Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.
The report emphasizes key factors that influence happiness globally such as social support, income levels, personal freedoms, life expectancy, and corruption. Additionally, this year’s findings highlight the importance of communal aspects like “caring and sharing” in enhancing overall well-being.
In summary, Pakistan’s minor drop to 109th in the World Happiness Report still places it above India and Afghanistan. While Finland remains the happiest country globally, declines in rankings for the US and UK draw attention to changes in happiness levels. Key factors shaping happiness include social support, economic status, and collective well-being practices.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
