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THE HAPPIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

Added on: 29th Apr 2016

 

 

PANAMA

(SCORE: 6.786)

Panama City

Boasting one of the largest and fastest growing economies in

Central America, Panama is a country where tourism is an

important contributor to the GDP. Although the country’s

economy has improved significantly, about 25% of the population

still live in poverty. Nevertheless, Panama ranked as the

25th happiest country in the world.

 

 

SINGAPORE

(SCORE: 6.798)

Singapore

With one of the highest per capita incomes and one of the

longest overall life expectancies in the world, Singapore

places high in international rankings with regard to living

standards and economic competitiveness. Excellent

healthcare, education, infrastructure and low unemployment

are among the reasons why Singapore is such a

happy place to live in.

 

 

VENEZUELA

(SCORE: 6.810)

Venezuela

Rich in natural resources (particularly oil), Venezuela is among

the most urbanized and developed countries in Latin America.

Although – similarly to its southern neighbour Brazil – the

country has been struggling with some serious problems such

as high crime rate, drug trade etc., the Venezuelans

are still the 23rd happiest nation in the world.

 

 

OMAN

(SCORE: 6.853)

Muscat

Oman is one of just two Arab countries that made it to the list.

Despite not having as rich resources as its neighbours, Oman was

ranked as the world´s most improved nation in terms of

development during the preceding 40 years and is now categorized

as one of the high-income economy countries, which also might

be a reason why the Omani feel happy.

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM

(SCORE: 6.867)

London

Ranked on the top spots in most economy-related statistics, the

United Kingdom is a country with one of the highest living

standards in the world. A major world power with considerable

economic, cultural, scientific, and political influence, it is a

country where – despite the notoriously bad local weather

and cuisine – people seem to live happy lives.

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

(SCORE: 6.901)

Dubai

With its enormous oil reserves, UAE is a rich Arab country known

for its massive urbanization and opulent structures. Dubai and

Abu Dhabi-capitals of two of its emirates of the same name-rank

among the world´s most luxurious and expensive cities. Despite

being criticized for its human rights record, UAE appears

to be a happy country.

 

 

BELGIUM

(SCORE: 6.937)

Brussels

One of the smallest countries on the list, Belgium is home to the

EU capital and most of its institutions and bodies, making it an

extremely important country. Characterized by a strongly globalized

economy and urbanization (97% of Belgians live in cities), Belgium

also boasts a great infrastructure, education, health and

social system.

 

 

IRELAND

(SCORE: 6.940)

Ireland

Notable for its breath-taking natural beauties, picturesque landscape

and renowned historical sites, Ireland was ranked as the

seventh-most developed country in 2011 and 2013. Doing well

in several other metrics of national performance, including freedom

of the press, economic freedom and civil liberties, Ireland offers

great conditions for a happy life.

 

 

LUXEMBOURG

(SCORE: 6.946)

Luxembourg

One of the smallest sovereign countries in the world, Luxembourg is

famous for its stable high-income market economy, high

standard of living, low inflation and low unemployment.

Boasting the world´s highest GDP per capita, Luxembourg is a

highly-developed and very safe country, which makes it a

great place to live.

 


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