India continued to fare poorly in the world happiness index, with its position marginally improving to 136 as against last year’s 139.
Among the South Asian nations, only Taliban-ruled Afghanistan fared worse than India. Afghanistan was named the most unhappy country in the world, ranking last on the index of 146 countries. Nepal (84), Bangladesh (94), Pakistan (121) and Sri Lanka (127) managed to get better ranks in the list.
Finland topped the list for the fifth time in a row, according to the 10th edition of the World Happiness Report.
Published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, World Happiness Report evaluates levels of happiness by taking into account factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation.
Finland was followed by Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Among other western countries, while the United States managed to bag the 16th position, Britain was ranked 17th and France 20th.
The Happiness report also stated that India was one among the countries that witnessed, over the past 10 years, a fall in life evaluations by more than a full point on the 0 to 10 scale.
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It’s bound to be the unhappiest country with the current situation on all fronts. Be it political or health or poverty. The current situation of the demolition of temples in Punjab after Aam Admi party today. Job situation in India is bad.
The gap between rich and poor will always create unhappiness. 80% population is below poverty limit and politians have no concern for the betterment of people`s lives. When Modi became Prime Minister people had great hopes but it seems he is also too busy for looking after his interests. People have to stand up and fight for their rights.