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Nordic Nations Lead in New Happiness Index
12 Nov
Summary
- Finland tops the Happy Passports Index with 93.2 points.
- Freedom and wellbeing are more crucial than wealth for happiness.
- A strong passport does not guarantee a high happiness score.
A new 'Happy Passports Index' ranks 50 countries based on life satisfaction, civil liberties, passport strength, and income. Unsurprisingly, Nordic nations lead the pack, with Finland scoring 93.2, followed by Iceland (92.4) and Denmark (92.1). These rankings highlight that while a powerful passport offers mobility, it does not always equate to overall happiness.
The research, published by Global Citizen Solutions, indicates that among wealthier nations, freedom to make life choices correlates more strongly with life satisfaction than passport strength or income. Singapore, despite having the strongest passport and highest income, placed 10th due to lower wellbeing and freedom scores.
Ultimately, the index suggests that a balance across various factors, rather than excelling in just one like passport strength or wealth, leads to higher overall happiness. Countries like New Zealand and Costa Rica demonstrate that strong life satisfaction can be achieved with less powerful passports, emphasizing the importance of internal freedoms.
