India ranks low in global happiness index, Finland tops for 6th year

India has been ranked 126 out of 137 countries surveyed in the 2023 edition of the World Happiness Report, making it one of the least happy countries in the world. The lack of social support and connections among citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic has been identified as the key reason for Indians being so gloomy. The pandemic-induced lockdown left millions of Indians stuck in social isolation, leading to stress and depression. A lack of social connections over long periods of time, along with severe unemployment, high inflation scenario, and healthcare worries, took a toll on people’s mental health.