According to the Happiness Index 2025 by Ipsos, Mexico has been named the third happiest country globally with 82% of respondents reporting happiness. This marks a slight decline from last year’s index. Concurrently, Mexico’s ranking in the UN’s World Happiness Report has improved significantly from 25th to 10th this year. Key happiness contributors include family, feeling valued, and mental health.
Mexico has been recognized as the third happiest country in the world according to the Happiness Index 2025 released by Ipsos, a global polling and market research firm. Notably, 21% of respondents identified as “very happy,” while 61% deemed themselves “somewhat happy,” contributing to a combined total of 82%. This places Mexico only behind India (88%) and the Netherlands (86%), surpassing Indonesia and Brazil, both at 79%.
In comparison to the previous year’s index, Mexico’s happiness level decreased slightly from 83%, where it was ranked second, trailing the Netherlands. The survey’s findings were released to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness, recognized annually on March 20.
The U.N. also published its annual World Happiness Report on the same date, where Mexico achieved a remarkable leap from 25th place last year to 10th this year and has improved significantly from its previous ranking of 36th two years ago.
The Ipsos Happiness Index emphasizes self-reported happiness levels and the factors contributing to well-being. Key contributors identified include family and children (cited by 45% of respondents), feeling valued (34%), and mental health (32%). While physical health and financial situations were mentioned less frequently, they remain relevant (28% and 23% respectively).
Among demographics, married Mexicans reported higher happiness levels at 87%, compared to a mere 13% for singles. Employment status also impacted happiness significantly, with 84% of employed individuals expressing happiness versus only 16% for the unemployed.
The worldwide average for happiness indicated that 16% are “very happy,” with Mexico exceeding this by five percentage points. Nevertheless, reported happiness is on a declining trend globally, with 15 of the 20 nations surveyed in 2011 reporting diminished happiness levels today.
The United States, with a current ranking of 21st and a score of 68%, has notably decreased by 16 places since 2011. Canada stands at 22nd, with a reported score of 67%, having dropped significantly over the last decade. Turkey, which was the happiest nation in 2011, now ranks second to last at 49%.
The World Happiness Report is conducted through a collaboration with Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network, encompassing data from 147 nations as opposed to the 30 involved in the Ipsos survey. Mexico’s upward trajectory in this report is thus notable, moving from 46th in 2020 to 25th last year, eventually securing the 10th position this year.
Overall, this year’s rankings saw Finland maintain the top position, while Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands follow closely behind. Particularly, Costa Rica continues to represent the highest ranking among Latin American countries. Findings indicate that larger household sizes correlate with increased happiness, alongside shared meals being strongly associated with well-being worldwide.
In summary, Mexico’s recognition as the third happiest country in the Ipsos Happiness Index 2025 and its significant rise to the 10th position in the World Happiness Report illustrate the country’s vibrant well-being metrics. This is predominantly influenced by family dynamics, personal relationships, and mental health considerations. Furthermore, the global trend reflects a decline in happiness across many countries, underscoring a distinct contrast to Mexico’s increased happiness standings.
Original Source: mexiconewsdaily.com
