Compared to last year, Kazakhstan dropped four positions, but still, in terms of the “happiness index,” it outperformed all CIS countries for the second year in a row.
Uzbekistan ranked 54th, Kyrgyzstan – 62nd, Republic of Moldova – 63rd, Russia – 70th, Armenia – 79th, Tajikistan – 80th, Ukraine – 92nd.
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. In second place is Denmark, in third is Iceland. At the very end of the ranking were Afghanistan and Lebanon.
The World Happiness Report was compiled from surveys of more than 100,000 people in 137 countries. The study is being prepared by a group of experts commissioned by the UN.
Experts proceed from parameters such as life expectancy, GDP per capita, social support, civil liberties, a sense of security and confidence in the future, family stability, job security, the level of corruption, public trust, generosity and generosity.
