Which Nation is the Most Happy? 😊

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows the happiest countries among the world's major economies, based on analysis from Ray Dalio's Great Powers Index 2024.

For the analysis, Dalio assessed surveys of life satisfaction, daily enjoyment, and the strength of social support networks, among other factors.

Key Takeaways

• Perhaps surprisingly, the UK ranks as the happiest country overall.
• In Indonesia, 79% of citizens consider themselves happy, outpacing the global average of 73%.
• By comparison, India ranks last, likely driven by a high mistrust in institutions, income inequality, and low social mobility.