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Finland Tops World Happiness Report for 9th Year: What's Their Secret?

Here's why Finland is the world's happiest country for the 9th time in a row. AFP

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Firstpost•20-03-2026, 11:30

Finland Tops World Happiness Report for 9th Year: What's Their Secret?

•Finland secures the No. 1 position in the World Happiness Report for the ninth consecutive year.
•Key factors include strong social support (1.78/2), universal healthcare, and welfare systems.
•Balanced prosperity with equitable income distribution and low inequality contributes to high happiness scores (7.7-7.8/10).
•High freedom to make life choices (0.98/1) and healthy life expectancy (above 0.82) empower citizens.
•Low corruption, high trust in society (0.50 in perceived corruption), and a culture of contentment foster well-being.

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