Happiness

Happiness score

Source: World Happiness Report 2016

Happiness in it’s simplest definition is generally assessed through the Cantril Ladder, which uses the following question: ‘please imagine a ladder, with steps number 0 at the bottom and 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you, and the bottom the worst possible life for you. On which step would you say you personally feel you stand at this time?’ Data shown is from the World Happiness Report 2015, published by the United Nations.

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Global average trend

Country ranking, 2015