World Happiness Report 2024

In this issue of the World Happiness Report we focus on the happiness of people at different stages of life. In the seven ages of man in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the later stages of life are portrayed as deeply depressing. But happiness research shows a more nuanced picture, and one that is changing over time. We encourage you to explore the 2024 report for the latest findings on the happiness of the world’s young, the old – and everyone in between.

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About the report

The Happier Way Foundation is a proud partner of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and a research sponsor of the World Happiness Report, now in its 12th edition.

Headlines for 2024

Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year.
Afghanistan and Lebanon are once again at the bottom of the rankings.
Children’s well-being is under threat globally, with younger generations reporting lower happiness in many countries.
Happiness inequality remains a key challenge, particularly in high-conflict and economically unstable regions.

Past Reports

World Happiness Report 2024
World Happiness Report 2023
World Happiness Report 2022
World Happiness Report 2021
World Happiness Report 2020
World Happiness Report 2019

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