The United States is experiencing a concerning decline in global happiness, reaching a new record low in the World Happiness Report. In the 2025 report, the U.S. has dropped to number 24, falling out of the top 20 for the second consecutive year. This annual report is published by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in collaboration with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the World Happiness Report Editorial Team.

This report combines data from over 140 countries and is analyzed by researchers from a wide range of academic disciplines. According to the World Happiness Report, the top 10 happiest countries are:

  1. Finland
  2. Denmark
  3. Iceland
  4. Sweden
  5. Netherlands
  6. Costa Rica
  7. Norway
  8. Israel
  9. Luxembourg
  10. Mexico

The report highlights several factors related to overall well-being, including income levels, social connections and employment status. The report also highlights that countries characterized by frequent acts of generosity and kindness tend to experience lower rates of despair-related death including suicide and drug overdoses. For detailed information on this report click on the following link: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2025/