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World Happiness Report 2026
The World Happiness Report 2026 underscores declining youth well-being globally, linking it to excessive social media usage.
World Happiness Report :
| Aspect | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | Annual global report assessing well-being and happiness levels. |
| Published By | Wellbeing Research Centre (University of Oxford) in partnership with Gallup and UN SDSN. |
| Methodology | Self-evaluation on a scale of 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life). |
| Sample Coverage | ~100,000 respondents across ~140 countries and territories. |
| Evaluation Indicators | GDP per capita, life expectancy, social support, freedom of choice, generosity, perception of corruption. |
| Top 5 Countries | Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica, Sweden. |
| Lowest Ranked Countries | Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Zimbabwe. |
| India’s Ranking Trend | Improved from 126 (2024) to 118 (2025). |
| Key Concern | Heavy social media use adversely affecting youth mental health and well-being. |