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India Rises in Happiness Rankings; Finland Retains Top Spot

3/21/2025

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India has climbed to 118th place in the 2025 World Happiness Report, a notable improvement from 126th, yet it still lags behind neighbors Pakistan and Nepal. The report underscores the vital role of social connections in fostering happiness. Meanwhile, Finland continues to reign as the happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, while the U.S. plummets to its lowest ever at 24th.

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India has climbed to 118th place in the 2025 World Happiness Report, a notable improvement from 126th, yet it still lags behind neighbors Pakistan and Nepal. The report underscores the vital role of social connections in fostering happiness. Meanwhile, Finland continues to reign as the happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, while the U.S. plummets to its lowest ever at 24th.