Finland has been the happiest country in the world since 2016. The
Australia's long been referred to as 'the lucky country' and now we can start saying we're one of the happiest countries in the world, too. The United Nation's 2023 World Happiness Index has just been released, and Australia has come in at a very cheery 12th position.
Just why Finns are happier than others comes down to a number of factors including lower income inequality (most importantly, the difference between the highest paid and the lowest paid), high social support, freedom to make decisions, and low levels of corruption.
Is it the relative lack of crime and corruption, or just plain Danish hygge? According to the World Happiness Report, happiness is closely linked to social equality and community spirit - and Denmark does well on both. Denmark has a high level of equality and a strong sense of common responsibility for social welfare.
The standard living costs in Finland
The average living costs in Finland are generally between 600 to 900 EUR per month. The living costs certainly depend on which city you live in and what kind of accommodation you specifically choose.
Finland: For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report. Aleksanterinkatu (Aleksi Street) in Helsinki is pictured. 2. Denmark: The Nordic countries all perform well by the measures used to determine happiness.
There are only a little over twenty thousand native speakers of English in Finland, but due to being a competitive and educated nations, the majority of Finns speak it as their second language. 70% of the population can speak English fluently.
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Eight in 10 (80%) Australians are describing themselves as happy, however this is a fall from 85% in December 2021, according to Ipsos's latest Global Happiness survey. On average globally, nearly three in four (73%) adults across 32 countries describe themselves as happy.
Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy)
The latest value from 2022 is 7.09 points. For comparison, the world average in 2022 based on 135 countries is 5.53 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
United States. The United States of America is a North American nation that is the world's most dominant economic and military power.
To begin, one of the leading contributions to the happiness of Nordic countries is the high level of trust between citizens, which leads to social cohesion. This so-called social cohesion leads to an increased level of trust, which can make living in a community a more pleasant experience.
Matthieu Ricard, 69, is a Tibetan Buddhist monk originally from France who has been called "the world's happiest man." That's because he participated in a 12-year brain study on meditation and compassion led by a neuroscientist from the University of Wisconsin, Richard Davidson.
According to a study published in the Social Indicators Research journal, we're the happiest between the ages of 30-34, and midlife (our 40s and 50s) is not perceived as the least happy period in life.
Finland. This Nordic nation has been crowned the happiest in the world for a record sixth time. While its final score (7.804) is slightly lower than last year's (7.821), Finland is still considerably ahead of other countries.
HIGH-LIVING STANDARDS – COST OF LIVING
Rent is much higher in Australia than in Finland and housing costs are 37.4% higher than in Finland. Eating out and drinking is usually more expensive in Australia (you pay 14,4% more in restaurants) as well as groceries (16% more).
Statistics Finland tells us that the average one-family home price in the municipalities surrounding the greater Helsinki area was 2 340 € in the second quarter of 2021.
There is no minimum salary in Finland. The Employer and the employee may agree in the employment agreement on how the work is to be compensated. However, this freedom may be restricted by the salary provisions in the applicable collective agreement.
Interestingly, Danes are even growing taller at a more rapid race than people in the rest of the world. What is this? The researchers looking into the average height of Danes believe the reason comes down to a combination of access to excellent healthcare, and healthy living.
Denmark supports a high standard of living—its per capita gross national product is among the highest in the world—with well-developed social services. The economy is based primarily on service industries, trade, and manufacturing; only a tiny percentage of the population is engaged in agriculture and fishing.
Contributing to Iceland's high level of happiness is its strong sense of community and social support system. The country has a strong welfare state, which provides citizens with access to healthcare, education and other essential services.