The World Happiness Report 2026, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre, has named Finland the happiest country for the ninth year in a row.
- The top five are Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica and Sweden, reflecting continued Nordic dominance.
- The report flags heavy social media use as a factor lowering happiness, particularly among young people in Western countries.
- India is placed 116th, pointing to challenges in income, social support and overall life satisfaction.