Iraq ranks 101st globally and eighth in the Arab world on the World Happiness Report, which assessed well-being in 147 countries. The report emphasizes the importance of social support, income, health, and trust. Finland remains the happiest country, while Iraq’s score is 4.979 out of 10, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving higher happiness levels.
In the latest World Happiness Report, Iraq ranks 101st worldwide and eighth in the Arab region, evaluated across 147 nations. This comprehensive report was created through a partnership between Gallup, Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, utilizing data from the period 2022 to 2024. Key determinants of happiness included social support, income, health, and corruption perceptions.
The research uncovered that “belief in kindness and trust in others” significantly influences happiness, even more than initially presumed. It noted a connection between the expectation that strangers will return a lost wallet and heightened happiness levels. Nordic countries, frequently regarded as the happiest in the world, also excel in indicators of trust.
Iraq received a score of 4.979 out of 10 on the happiness index, while Finland has maintained its status as the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, achieving a score of 7.735. Other Scandinavian countries, including Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden, follow suit in the top rankings. Additionally, the Netherlands re-entered the top five, alongside Costa Rica and Mexico, marking their debut in the top ten. Norway secured the seventh position.
When examining major economies, Germany is positioned at 22nd, the United Kingdom at 23rd, and the United States at 24th. Russia is notably lower, ranking 66th. Within the Arab world, the United Arab Emirates ranks highest at 21st globally, followed by Kuwait (30th), Saudi Arabia (32nd), Oman (52nd), and Bahrain (59th). Iraq’s ranking of 101st is accompanied by Libya at 79th, Algeria at 84th, and Palestine at 108th, while Morocco and Tunisia occupy the 112th and 113th ranks respectively.
At the lower end of the happiness spectrum, Afghanistan is identified as the least happy nation globally, ranking 147th, succeeded by Sierra Leone at 146th and Lebanon at 145th.
The World Happiness Report illustrates Iraq’s ranking of 101st in the global context and eighth within the Arab world, revealing an intersection of social trust and personal well-being. Nordic countries notably excel in happiness, underscoring the importance of trust in fostering well-being. Iraq’s position, while significant, highlights ongoing challenges in the pursuit of happiness amid varying regional benchmarks.
Original Source: shafaq.com
