World Happiness Report 2026: Finland and Afghanistan maintain top and bottom positions respectively; India improves ranking - check full list - MSN

World Happiness Report 2026: Finland and Afghanistan maintain top and bottom positions respectively; India improves ranking - check full list MSN

19 Mar, 21:42 — 20 Mar, 05:51

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Why this matters

The World Happiness Report provides insights into global well-being, reflecting how various factors like social support, income, and freedom contribute to perceived happiness. Consistent rankings for countries like Finland and Afghanistan highlight enduring societal conditions and policy impacts.

Key entitiesFinland Afghanistan India New Zealand

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What sources agree on

Finland is ranked as the happiest country in the World Happiness Report 2026
Afghanistan is ranked as the least happy country in the World Happiness Report 2026

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Finland maintains its position as the happiest country in the 2026 report.

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Afghanistan maintains its position as the least happy country in the 2026 report.

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Moderate (32/100)

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Geographic diversity— 2 regions9/34

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rnzHigh19d ago

Don't complain too much: Finland's advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries

"Not complaining too much, just minding one's own business and being happy about it," is the key, an expert says.

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actualite-cdMixed18d ago