The 2025 World Happiness Report ranked Nigeria at 105 out of 147 countries, indicating a drop from 102 in 2024. Libya is the top African country at 79, while Finland remains the happiest globally. The report assesses happiness through various socio-economic factors and highlights trends in life satisfaction worldwide.
Nigeria has been ranked 105 out of 147 countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, which was revealed on the International Day of Happiness. This marks a decline from its 2024 position of 102, yet Nigeria is acknowledged as the 10th happiest nation in Africa.
In Africa, Libya claims the distinction of being the highest ranked, positioned at 79, outperforming its neighbors in life satisfaction despite ongoing challenges. Finland has maintained its status as the happiest country globally for the eighth consecutive year, with other Nordic countries such as Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely.
The top ten countries also include the Netherlands at fifth, Israel at eighth, and Luxembourg at ninth. Conversely, the United States has dropped to 24th, marking its first exit from the top 20, whereas the United Kingdom has fallen to 23rd, reflecting its lowest average life satisfaction since 2017.
Afghanistan continues to endure severe hardship and remains the unhappiest country in the world, ranking last at 147, followed by Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. The International Day of Happiness has been celebrated on March 20 annually since 2013, coinciding with the report’s release.
The World Happiness Report is published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in partnership with Gallup, analyzing the nuances of happiness across different populations. The report evaluates six main factors affecting happiness: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. This year’s edition emphasized the significance of caring and sharing in enhancing well-being.
In summary, Nigeria’s ranking in the World Happiness Report fell to 105, making it the 10th happiest nation in Africa. Libya leads the continent, while Finland remains the world’s happiest country. The report highlights significant differences in happiness levels between nations, with various socio-economic factors influencing these variations. Furthermore, global trends show declining happiness in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, with Afghanistan at the bottom of the ranking.
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