Rich people live in Switzerland, disciplined people live in Germany, healthy people live in Iceland. Where do the happiest people in the world live? We tried to find out this question and here's what we found.
Denmark
According to opinion polls in Denmark, 82% of the population feel completely satisfied and happy, only 17% experience problems, and only 1% of respondents suffer and are dissatisfied with life.
And there is an explanation for this: Danes receive free medical care, gender equality flourishes, and the state helps parents by extending paid parental leave. Plus, a favorable economic situation, a low level of corruption and the absence of natural disasters. And the Danish secret of happiness lies in small demands: the population of this country for the most part is satisfied with what they have.
Norway
In another northern European country, almost 95% of the population claims to be happy. Why not? Norway has one of the highest GDP per capita per year. In addition, 74% of Norwegians trust other people and do not experience anxiety.
The level of inflation and unemployment in the country is very low, but the level of salaries is one of the highest in the world - for example, the average monthly salary is 3950 euros. Norway is safe: here you can safely walk the streets at night and back streets during the day. The local population breathes clean air and drinks tap water, goes in for sports and drives on quality roads. Why not heaven?
Costa Rica
Endless beaches, rosy sunsets, rainforests and gentle weather - this is Costa Rica. Pura vida (life is beautiful) is what the locals like to say. Still, here any person feels one with nature, and the local landscapes are so beautiful that it is simply impossible to be angry, sad or worried. This is probably why the average life expectancy in Costa Rica is 79.3 years.
And yet there is no army and polluted megacities, but there are many nature reserves and national parks, cozy villages and eco-farms. Thank you and only.
Vietnam
Among Asian countries, the highest world index of happiness (Happy Planet Index) is registered in Vietnam. Over the past decades, this country has made a huge leap in development and has become one of the most popular among tourists from all over the world.
Local residents are quite satisfied with their lives, so the overall level of satisfaction is quite high. And it's easy to see: the Vietnamese are friendly and open, they just don't know how to get angry!
Netherlands
The glory of the country of legal drugs, prostitutes and tulips has been fixed for Holland. And the Dutch themselves are not against such an image: more flow of adventurers, which means more money flow into the country. It is very clean here, and the local population will give odds to the Germans in pedantry and accuracy. Civil consciousness is high, everyone is responsible not only for himself, but also for his house, street and country.
High salaries and excellent working conditions, however, do not make the Dutch workaholics. They know how to find a balance between work and leisure, so the coefficient of life satisfaction here is 9 points out of 10 according to Bloomberg.com.
Canada
Canada is one of the happiest big countries. People here are realists, so they rarely complain about life. Still: incomes are stable and high, a reliable social component, long life expectancy and good ecology.
The degree of satisfaction increases with distance from large cities: for example, in Toronto, only a third of the population rated their level of happiness at 9-10 points, but in Sudbury (a small town in the province of Ontario), this is already 45% of the population.
Colombia
We know about this country only that there is excellent coffee. But there are other reasons for joy here: a warm climate, diverse nature, colorful national holidays. And although the local population does not live well, nevertheless, about 85% of the respondents experience a feeling of happiness here. Colombians are fatalists and love their country.
More recently, Colombia was considered not the quietest place on earth, but recently it has become quieter and calmer here. Tourism is developing, the social component is improving, and the government is strenuously fighting crime. Maybe soon Colombia will top the list of the happiest countries in the world?
New Zealand
Beautiful landscapes of New Zealand attract not only directors from Hollywood. People come here for a happy share - it’s not for nothing that in 2016 this country surpassed its neighbor Australia in terms of happiness.
New Zealanders feel protected; social support from the state is extremely developed here. In addition, the local population has been accustomed to an active lifestyle and sports since childhood, and therefore the average life expectancy is 83 years. And yet - the people of New Zealand are complacent and friendly towards each other.
Finland
And again the European North. This country is famous for one of the best education systems in the world. Teachers here are required to have a master's degree, and in schools they pay attention not so much to theory as to practice. Not surprisingly, the specialists here have a high level of knowledge and equally high wages.
Another feature of Finland is the insignificant difference in the standard of living of the inhabitants, everyone is equal here. The low level of corruption in Finns, high-quality medical services, love of art - all the conditions for a happy life.
Sweden
And Sweden closes the top ten happiest countries. 88% of the local residents can say with confidence about their happiness.
This is a business paradise. There are many opportunities and conditions for entrepreneurs, so the number of start-ups and start-ups is very high. A prosperous and stable Swedish economy minimizes the risks of long-term investments. Sweden also has a high level of education and social security, excellent ecology and a low level of corruption.
This is what the top ten happiest countries in the world look like. And if you're still looking for a place to live, you can visit the places on the list and see what's what. But in fact, happiness does not depend on geography. Be free, active, enjoy life, and happiness will be with you anywhere in the world!
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Moscow, March 21 - “Vesti. Economy". Since 2012, with the support of the UN, the World Happiness Report has been published, where countries are ranked according to the level of well-being of their citizens. When compiling it, researchers take into account indicators such as GDP per capita, life expectancy, respect for civil liberties, job security, the level of corruption, as well as the results of public opinion polls. Respondents answer questions about the level of personal freedom, confidence in the future, generosity, reasons for joy and anxiety, etc. In the 2018 rating, Russia ranks 59th out of 156. Below we will talk about the 10 happiest countries in the world. 1. Finland
Finland has become the happiest country in the world. Finland is among the leading countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita. For a long time, Finland's advantages have been political stability, an open economy, a highly developed infrastructure and reliability of telecommunications, as well as a high level of interaction between enterprises, scientific and technical centers and universities. In addition, factors such as speed in the development of new technologies, a high educational level of the population, and a business-friendly business climate are important in ensuring the competitiveness of Finland. 2. Norway
Norway is the largest oil and gas producer in Northern Europe. The country regularly ranks among the best countries to live in the world, including lists of the happiest countries. Oil funds serve for the development of future generations. On the territory of the country there are significant mineral reserves, a large merchant fleet. There is low inflation (3%) and unemployment (3%) compared to the rest of Europe. 3. Denmark
Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, located southwest of Sweden and south of Norway. Traditionally, the Scandinavian countries are among the happiest in the world. Denmark is an industrial-agrarian country with a high level of development. 4. Iceland
The Icelandic government has announced a massive program to build aluminum smelters. Biotechnologies, tourism, banking business, information technologies are also actively developing. In terms of employment structure, Iceland looks like an industrialized country. In recent years, there has been an intensive diversification of industry based on cheap renewable energy. 5. Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most developed and wealthy countries in the world. Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country with intensive, highly productive agriculture and an almost complete absence of any minerals. According to Western economists, it is among the top ten countries in the world in terms of economic competitiveness. The Swiss economy is closely connected with the outside world, primarily with the EU countries, with thousands of threads of industrial cooperation and foreign trade transactions. Switzerland is regularly ranked among the countries with the highest standard of living. 6. Netherlands
The Netherlands has a modern highly developed post-industrial economy. The economy of the Netherlands has gained a good reputation due to world-famous companies, major firms, concerns. The standard of living in the country is high, so the Netherlands is regularly among the best countries in the world to live. 7. Canada
Canada is one of the richest countries in the world with a high per capita income and is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G7. Canada has a mixed economy; according to the Heritage Foundation index, it has a lower degree of economic freedom than the United States, but a higher degree than most Western European countries. Economic integration with the United States increased significantly after World War II. 8. New Zealand
New Zealand is a developed country with a market economy based on agriculture, manufacturing and food industries and tourism. The country's economy is export-oriented. The main trading partners are Australia, USA, Japan, China. New Zealand is regularly included in various ratings of countries with a high standard of living, ease of doing business, and many others. 9. Sweden
With a population of only 10 million, Sweden has 50 global companies. The country has a high level of innovation, a highly developed and constantly modernized infrastructure, an excellent state of technology, well-educated staff who speak English. 10 Australia
Australia is one of the developed countries, being the thirteenth largest economy in the world, and has the sixth largest GDP per capita in the world. With the second highest Human Development Index, Australia ranks high in many areas such as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties and political rights.
Here are the most beautiful landscapes, blue rivers and free education. And the people are the most positive and friendly. Do you think this is a fairy tale? National Geographic according to the UN has compiled the top ten happiest countries, and we will tell you about them.
1. Sweden is one of the Nordic countries where the level of life satisfaction is very high. The secret of the inhabitants of this country is in the Swedish tradition of fika (Fika), which means taking a break from work to drink coffee and discuss news and business with friends. Such a break lasts 15 minutes, and they arrange it every 2 hours. By the way, Sweden is one of the largest consumers of coffee.
2. Australia has a very low level of pollution and a high level of cohesion and sociability of the local people. And it's all about the love of barbecue. Australian parks often host paid or free barbecue picnics to hang out with friends and have fun. But if you don't have Australian friends, then a BBQ tour (BBQ and XXXX Brewery) is a great chance to make them. And visit breweries together and taste Australian meat dishes.
3. New Zealand. How can you not be happy when you are surrounded by blue mountains, wild nature and such fabulous views? The low level of pollution and the most diverse wildlife make the inhabitants of this country truly happy.
4. Residents of the Netherlands are distinguished by high physical activity and love for cycling. They pride themselves on their 30,000 km long cycle paths for safe travel. Don't forget to rent a bike and hire a bike guide when you're in Amsterdam.
5. Canada. One of the largest countries in the world is a real paradise for travelers. The inhabitants of this country can boast of many beautiful national parks with rocky mountains and wide expanses. Just look at these views - that's why they are so happy.
6. Finland. All worries and problems are instantly evaporated in a traditional Finnish sauna. Despite the small population of the country - only 5.2 million people, there are 3.3 million saunas in Finland, which are literally everywhere - from the shores of lakes to office buildings.
7. Norwegians are proud of the nature of their country and treat it very carefully. It is believed that climbing one of the highest mountains called Skala takes away all worries from a person. Almost anywhere in the country, wherever you want, you can put up a tent and enjoy the beauty of nature.
8. Iceland. Volcanoes, wild beaches, hot springs and gorgeous views - that's what makes the inhabitants of this country happy. And how can one not forget about everything in the world, lying in warm blue waters and contemplating such views.
9. A country with so many types of chocolate, by definition, cannot be unhappy. Residents here are only for a healthy lifestyle - they ski, kayak and paragliding. Therefore, Switzerland has the lowest percentage of obesity.
10. Denmark is considered the happiest country in the world. And not just like that, because education and healthcare are completely free. Residents are proud of their sense of unity: even if they do not know you, this does not mean at all that they will not invite you for a cup of tea.
Here are the most incredible landscapes, clean rivers and free education. And the people are the most positive, smiling and friendly. Do you think this is a fairy tale? National Geographic, according to the UN, ranked the top ten happiest countries.
Sweden
Sweden is one of the Nordic countries where life satisfaction is very high. The secret of the inhabitants of this country is in the Swedish tradition of fika (Fika), which means taking a break from work to drink coffee and discuss news and business with friends. Such a break lasts 15 minutes, and they arrange it every 2 hours. By the way, Sweden is one of the largest consumers of coffee.
Australia
Australia has a very low level of pollution and a high level of cohesion and sociability of the local people. And it's all about the love of barbecue. Australian parks often host paid or free barbecue picnics to hang out with friends and have fun. But if you don't have Australian friends, then a BBQ tour (BBQ and XXXX Brewery) is a great chance to make them. And visit breweries together and taste Australian meat dishes.
New Zealand
How can you not be happy when you are surrounded by blue mountains, wild nature and such fabulous views? The low level of pollution and the most diverse wildlife make the inhabitants of this country truly happy.
Netherlands
Residents of the Netherlands are distinguished by high physical activity and a love of cycling. They pride themselves on their 30,000 km long cycle paths for safe travel. Don't forget to rent a bike and hire a bike guide when you're in Amsterdam.
Canada
One of the largest countries in the world is a real paradise for travelers. The inhabitants of this country can boast of many beautiful national parks with rocky mountains and wide expanses. Just look at these views - that's why they are so happy.
Finland
All worries and problems are instantly evaporated in a traditional Finnish sauna. Despite the small population of the country - only 5.2 million people, there are 3.3 million saunas in Finland, which are literally everywhere - from the shores of lakes to office buildings.
Norway
Norwegians are proud of the nature of their country and treat it very carefully. It is believed that climbing one of the highest mountains called Skala takes away all worries from a person. Almost anywhere in the country, wherever you want, you can put up a tent and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Iceland
Volcanoes, wild beaches, hot springs and gorgeous views - that's what makes the inhabitants of this country happy. And how can one not forget about everything in the world, lying in warm blue waters and contemplating such views.
Switzerland
A country with so many types of chocolate, by definition, cannot be unhappy. Residents here are only for a healthy lifestyle - they ski, kayak and paragliding. Therefore, Switzerland has the lowest percentage of obesity.
Denmark
Denmark is considered the happiest country in the world. And not just like that, because education and healthcare are completely free. Residents are proud of their sense of unity: even if they do not know you, this does not mean at all that they will not invite you for a cup of tea.
Norway is the happiest country in the world this year, overtaking Denmark for first place in a happiness survey. It would seem that such an ephemeral substance as happiness can not only be evaluated, but also measured by a number of completely precise parameters.
The oil-rich, fjord-rich country ranked first in the UN's 2017 World Happiness Report, up from fourth in last year's rankings.
The top ten included 7 states of Europe, including 5 Scandinavian countries.
“Norway climbed to the top of the rankings despite the decline in oil prices,” the report says. “It is sometimes said that Norway secures and maintains its high bar of happiness not because of its oil wealth, but in spite of it.”
And there is a reasonable explanation for this: “By choosing not the fastest pace in the process of oil production, Norway prefers to invest the funds received in the future, rather than spending them in the present. In this way, Norway shielded itself from the volatility of rising and falling prices that many other countries rich in natural resources suffer from. Successful completion of the tasks requires a high level of mutual trust, commonality of purpose, generosity and good management - all factors that help to keep Norway and a number of other countries in the happiness rankings.”
The least happy of the 155 countries studied by the authors of the report are sub-Saharan Africa, along with Syria and Yemen. Countries were ranked on such parameters as healthy life expectancy, freedom of choice, employment opportunities, social security, lack of corruption in government and business. This is the fifth annual report on happiness published by the United Nations.
What makes countries happy?
“Happy countries are those that have a healthy, positive balance of prosperity, as it is conventionally measured, and social capital. This means a high degree of trust in society, a low level of inequality and trust in the government,” said Jeffrey Sachs, director of the UDSN and Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General, in an interview.
A well-known economist said that the US is falling in the rankings (now ranked 14th) due to inequality, mistrust, corruption and economic measures that the administration of President Donald Trump intends to use. According to him, people expect the worst.
“These measures are aimed at increasing inequality - cutting taxes on the top, abolishing mandatory health insurance, increasing defense spending. I think everything is going in the wrong direction,” he explained.
In recent years, economic and political turmoil has led to a significant decline in the well-being of some countries. So the crisis in the euro area reduced the feeling of happiness in Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain. And the sharpest drop in the rating happened with Egypt. The authors of the study say that the most significant factor that affects the fact that people do not feel happy is the inability to make free choices, and not low income, as it might seem. However, poverty has never made anyone happy either.
