Finland has once again been named the world’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. The Nordic nation has held the top position for nine consecutive years, recognized for its strong social trust, security, and equality. The report highlights Finland’s quality education system and robust social safety net as key contributors to its continued success.

Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands follow Finland in the top five, with Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Israel, and Costa Rica completing the top ten. The report also notes a decline in happiness among younger generations, attributing it partly to excessive social media use. Despite high unemployment rates reported by Eurostat, analysts say this has not affected Finland’s happiness ranking.

In South Asia, Bangladesh remains near the lower end of the list, around the 130th position. While the country has achieved economic growth, challenges persist in social trust, security, and mental well-being, according to the report.