In the latest release from the World Happiness Report, Nigeria has been positioned as the most happiest country in Africa and 102nd globally.
This ranking comes amidst a diverse backdrop of economic, social, and political factors that influence the well-being of Nigerians.
The World Happiness Report, a respected global survey, ranks countries based on various parameters of well-being, including economic strength, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. The report serves as a tool to gauge the happiness and quality of life of populations worldwide.
Nigeria’s rank at 102nd place indicates a slight decline from the previous year, where it stood at 95th. This shift reflects the ongoing challenges and changes within the nation.
Despite this, Nigeria remains ahead of some of its African counterparts, with Kenya ranking at 114th, Benin at 116th, Ghana at 120th, and Togo at 124th. The report also mentioned that Afghanistan is at the very bottom of the list, at 143rd.
The report suggests that happiness levels are influenced by a combination of economic, social, and environmental factors. For Nigeria, these include the state of the economy, the level of social support available to individuals, and the public’s trust in government institutions.
Additionally, the sense of community and shared cultural values play a significant role in shaping the overall happiness of the nation.
Here are the top 10 happiest countries in the world according to the 2024 World Happiness Report:
1. Finland
2. Denmark
3. Iceland
4. Sweden
5. Israel
6. Netherlands
7. Norway
8. Luxembourg
9. Switzerland
10. New Zealand
A reminder that the countries on the list are ranked based on how people in each country feel about their own lives.
The report looks at things like how much money they have, how healthy they are, if they have friends or family to help them, if they feel free to make their own choices, and how they see their government. Finland has been at the top of this list for seven years in a row now.
