2025 World Happiness Report: Nigeria’s Ranking Declines to 105

Nigeria ranks 105 out of 147 in the 2025 World Happiness Report, a drop from 102 in 2024, placing it as the 10th happiest nation in Africa. Finland remains the happiest globally for eight years, while Afghanistan ranks last. The report emphasizes socio-economic factors affecting happiness and coincides with the International Day of Happiness.

The 2025 World Happiness Report reveals that Nigeria ranks 105 out of 147 nations, marking a decline from its 2024 position of 102. Despite this drop, Nigeria is now recognized as the 10th happiest country in Africa. Libya leads the continent, achieving a rank of 79 amidst significant challenges affecting its societal well-being.

Finland continues to hold the title of the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The Netherlands, Israel, and Luxembourg complete the top ten rankings at positions five, eight, and nine, respectively. Notably, the United States has fallen to 24th place, while the United Kingdom stands at 23, each experiencing noticeable declines in their happiness metrics.

Afghanistan remains the least happy country globally, ranked last at 147, followed by Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. This year’s report coincides with the International Day of Happiness, celebrated annually on March 20 since 2013.

The World Happiness Report is crafted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in partnership with Gallup and the Oxford Center for Well-Being Research. It evaluates happiness through six key variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. The 2025 report emphasizes the significance of caring and sharing in enhancing individuals’ happiness across diverse populations.

In conclusion, Nigeria’s ranking of 105 in the 2025 World Happiness Report highlights its position as the 10th happiest country in Africa, despite a slight drop from the previous year. The report underscores the ongoing happiness challenges faced by many countries, particularly as Afghanistan remains the unhappiest globally. Meanwhile, leading nations like Finland continue to set examples for life satisfaction. The findings reiterate the importance of socio-economic variables in assessing happiness worldwide.

Original Source: businessday.ng