Finland Tops World Happiness Report 2026; India Ranks 116th
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- •The World Happiness Report 2026 was released around 19–20 March 2026 by researchers working with the United Nations.
- •Finland has held the top position in the World Happiness Report rankings for nine consecutive years, including 2026.
- •India is ranked 116th in the 2026 report, placing it behind Pakistan in the global happiness index.
- •Israel is ranked 8th in the 2026 World Happiness Report, keeping it within the top ten countries.
- •Hong Kong's position in the 2026 World Happiness Report is its lowest since it was first included in the index.
- •The 2026 report highlights a link between increased social media use and declining mental health across several countries.
- •Researchers behind the report describe social media's effect on well-being as causing harm at a population level.
- •Media coverage in multiple regions notes that Finland's long-running top ranking is described as 'unbeatable' over its nine-year streak.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If governments use the 2026 World Happiness Report to guide public policy on mental health and social media use Countries may introduce tighter rules on social media platforms and invest more in mental health services, affecting how tech firms operate and how people use online platforms.
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WESTFrance24 - World (EN)'Harm at a population level': World Happiness Report flags social media's negative impactWESTFrance24 - World (EN)Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report findsRURBC (RU)Финляндию девятый год подряд признали самой счастливой страной в миреCNHong Kong Free PressHong Kong sinks in World Happiness Report index to lowest-ever position