Korede Abdullah in Lagos
Nigeria has been ranked 105th out of 147 countries in the latest Global Happiness Report, placing tenth among African nations.
The report, released by the Global Happiness Council, evaluates happiness based on individuals’ assessments of their lives.
“The ranking is based on a three-year average of survey responses measuring factors such as social support, income levels, freedom, generosity, and corruption perception,” the report states.
Finland retained its title as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, with Denmark and Iceland following closely.
Meanwhile, the United States and the United Kingdom saw declines, ranking 23rd and 24th, respectively—their lowest positions ever recorded. “In Africa, Libya emerged as the highest-ranked country, securing 79th place globally,” the report highlighted.
The top ten happiest countries include Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Norway, Israel, Luxembourg, and Mexico.
Nigeria, despite its challenges, continues to feature in the global ranking, reflecting both areas of progress and concerns about social and economic well-being.
