Pakistan’s rank in the World Happiness Report 2025 has decreased to 109th, while it remains above India and Afghanistan. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka rank lower regionally, and Iran is slightly ahead. Finland retains its status as the happiest country, with significant declines noted in the US and UK rankings. Key factors influencing happiness include social support, income, and community involvement.
Pakistan’s standing in the World Happiness Report 2025 has marginally decreased, now positioned at 109th, a shift from its previous rank of 108th. Nevertheless, Pakistan maintains a favorable comparison against its regional counterparts: India is ranked 118th, and Afghanistan trails at 147th. The annual report, released by Gallup along with its partners, evaluates and ranks 147 countries according to their happiness levels, based on surveys assessing quality of life from the years 2022 to 2024.
Within South Asia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka secure the 133rd and 134th spots, while Iran, hosting a 3.9% refugee population, surpasses them at 99th. China emerges as a leader in the region, occupying a prominent 27th position on the global scale.
The report recognizes Finland as the happiest nation worldwide for this year, followed by Denmark and Iceland. Other notable countries in the top 15 include Sweden, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, and Norway. Conversely, the United States and the United Kingdom have experienced significant declines, with the US descending to 24th place, marking its lowest ranking historically, and the UK at the 23rd position, its poorest since 2017.
At the bottom tier of the rankings, nations such as Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe are identified among the least happy countries. The report emphasizes the influence of factors like social support, income levels, personal freedoms, life expectancy, and corruption in determining happiness across the globe. Importantly, this year’s findings underscore the value of community engagement and altruism in enhancing overall well-being.
In summary, Pakistan’s slight decline in the World Happiness Report to 109th place highlights its ongoing struggle for improved well-being, even as it ranks higher than India and Afghanistan. The regional context showcases Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in lower positions, while Iran performs better. Finland retains its title as the happiest country, contrasting with significant drops in rankings for the US and UK. Overall, the report underscores that social support and community engagement are paramount in fostering happiness.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
