The scores, which were compiled as part of a Gallup World Poll, are based on individuals’ assessments of their subjective wellbeing. The poll asks respondents to rank their lives, from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best possible life they could have, and 0 being the worst.

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Countries at the top of the table have high levels of variables that support wellbeing, such as income, healthy life expectancy, generosity and freedom. With a score of 2.567, Afghanistan is the world’s least happy country.

10. Luxembourg

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(7.238)

9. Austria

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(7.294)

8.New Zealand

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(7.300)

7. Sweden

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(7.353)

6. The Netherlands

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(7.449)

5. Norway

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(7.488)

4. Iceland

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(7.504)

3. Switzerland

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(7.560)

2. Denmark

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(7.646)

1. Finland

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(7.809)

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Helen Pilcher
Helen PilcherScience writer, presenter and performer.

Helen Pilcher is a tea-drinking, biscuit-nibbling science and comedy writer, with a PhD in cell biology.

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