it is an annual report that rank countries based on life satisfaction and happiness levels of their citizens.
it reflect how people evaluate their quality of life using statistical data and public perception. the report published by WELLBEING RESEACH CENTRE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY in collaboration with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN).
Aim of report :
1 ) to measure global well-being and contentment.
2) to promote policy focus on mental health trust, quality of life beyond just economic growth..
TOP HAPPIEST COUNTRIES ARE :
1) Finland (8th consecutive times) ,Denmark, Sweden, The Netherland, Costa Rica, Norway etc.
2) INDIA rank is 118th,below Pakistan(109th) out of 147 countries..
Bottom 5 countries:
Zimbabwe(143th), Malawi(144th) ,Lebanon (145th) , Sierra Leone (146th) ,Afghanistan(147th)..
CRITERIA Used For Rankings :
six key indicators
1-GDP per capita income,
2-healthy life expectancy
3-social support,
4-freedom,
5- generosity
6-Perception of corruption….
