The latest report on the world's happiest places to live says people in Nordic nations are most satisfied with their lives, because of high-quality social welfare and education.
The World Happiness Report is produced by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It ranks 156 countries and territories by how happy their citizens consider themselves. The annual study is also based on factors such as per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy, and social freedom.
Finland topped the list for a second straight year. Denmark came in second, followed by Norway in third place.
Japan came in 58th place, down four from last year. It ranked highly in terms of the number of years people can live in good health, but got low marks for social freedom and generosity.
South Sudan was ranked the lowest. A peace treaty was finally concluded last August after many years of conflict in the country.
The World Happiness Report is produced by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It ranks 156 countries and territories by how happy their citizens consider themselves. The annual study is also based on factors such as per capita gross domestic product, life expectancy, and social freedom.
Finland topped the list for a second straight year. Denmark came in second, followed by Norway in third place.
Japan came in 58th place, down four from last year. It ranked highly in terms of the number of years people can live in good health, but got low marks for social freedom and generosity.
South Sudan was ranked the lowest. A peace treaty was finally concluded last August after many years of conflict in the country.
◆life expectancy平均余命 the length of time that a person or animal is expected to live
the length of time that something is expected to continue to work, be useful etc
