Global Happiness Report 2023: Finland Continues Reign as Happiest Country, UK Sees Decline in Happiness

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year, according to the 2023 World Happiness Report. The report ranked nearly 140 countries based on six key factors, including social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and the absence of corruption. The US ranked 15th this year, up one spot from last year. The report's research found that positive emotions have remained twice as prevalent as negative ones, and feelings of positive social support twice as strong as those of loneliness, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.