Nigeria ranks 105th in the 2025 World Happiness Report, down three spots from 102. Libya is the highest-rated African nation at 79, while Finland is the world’s happiest country. The United States ranks 24th and the United Kingdom at 23rd, with Afghanistan at the bottom of the index.
In the 2025 World Happiness Report, Nigeria is ranked 105 out of 147 nations, experiencing a decline of three positions from its 2024 standing of 102. Despite this drop, Nigeria retains its position as the 10th happiest country in Africa. Libya leads the African nations at rank 79, showcasing its relatively higher life satisfaction amid various challenges.
Finland has once again been declared the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, with other Nordic nations including Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden closely following. The Netherlands claims the fifth position, while Israel, Luxembourg, and various other nations complete the top ten.
The United States has experienced a significant drop, ranking No. 24 and falling out of the top 20 for the first time last year. Similarly, the United Kingdom is positioned at No. 23, marking its lowest average life satisfaction since 2017. Despite a downward trend, Canada remains in the top 20, currently ranked at 18.
In a concerning position, Afghanistan is documented as the unhappiest country globally, ranked last at 147, with Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe trailing behind as the next lowest-ranking countries.
The International Day of Happiness, celebrated annually on March 20 since 2013, coincides with the report’s release. This comprehensive report is prepared by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in partnership with Gallup and the Oxford Center for Well-Being Research, examining happiness variances within and across nations based on key variables such as GDP per capita, social support, and perceptions of corruption.
This year’s edition emphasizes “the impact of caring and sharing on people’s happiness,” investigating how these factors influence overall happiness levels across different populations.
The 2025 World Happiness Report reveals Nigeria’s decline to the 105th ranking, while Libya tops Africa at 79. Finland remains the world’s happiest country, with the United States and the United Kingdom experiencing significant drops. Afghanistan continues to be the unhappiest country globally. The report highlights the importance of social factors in happiness metrics, offering insights pertinent to global and national well-being.
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