THE TOP HAPPIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

SWEDEN

Apart from numerous economic and social privileges such

as the world’s eighth highest per capita income, top quality

of life, excellent health and educational system, protection

of civil liberties etc., Sweden can offer its inhabitants

 a clean environment as well as astonishing cities

packed with historic sites and unique architecture.

NETHERLANDS

Famous for its benevolent attitude towards soft drugs,

prostitution, euthanasia and gay marriages, Netherlands

dropped from last years´ fourth place but the Dutch

still consider themselves happy. High quality of life,

economic freedom as well as highly effective

healthcare and social system are among the

reasons why the Dutch enjoy living in their country.

FINLAND

Similarly to its neighbour Sweden, Finland is also a top

performer in numerous metrics of national performance,

including economic competitiveness, civil liberties,

quality of life, human development etc. In 2010, 

Newsweek chose Finland as the best country in the world.

Finland is currently also the world´s fourth safest

country according to the Global Peace Index.

CANADA

The world´s second largest country by total area, Canada

is a beautiful country with unspoiled natural features.

With excellent results in government transparency, civil liberties,

human rights, quality of life, economic freedom and education,

Canada is the fifth happiest country in the world.

NORWAY

Considered one of the most developed democracies and 

states of justice in the world, Norway regularly ranks

among the best countries to live in. With the 4^th highest 

per capita income in the world, this country is also

notable for its astonishing natural landmarks, well

preserved wildlife and clean environment.

No wonder the Norwegians are happy people.

DENMARK

Denmark slipped from number one to the third spot this year,

but the country’s overall well-being is still very high.

World’s highest social mobility, an outstanding level of

 income equality, prosperity, civil liberty and one of the

world’s highest per capita incomes are just some of

the reasons why the Danes are so happy about living

in their country.

ICELAND

Another Nordic country boasting incredible natural beauties

and top quality of life, Iceland is particularly famous for its

safeness. For many consecutive years, this isolated

Northern European country has been rated the most

peaceful country in the world according to the Global

Peace Index. Combined with their enormous well-being,

the Icelanders seem destined for happiness.

SWITZERLAND

To name at least some of the reasons why Switzerland is the

world´s happiest country: the Swiss enjoy exceptional

government transparency, civil liberties, economic

competitiveness, human development, world´s highest

nominal wealth per person etc. In addition to that, it is

a beautiful and safe country and is considered to be

one of the best places to live in.