Australia has been ranked as the world's happiest nation among
developed economies for the third year running.

Australia won the top position, due to the overall strength of its
economy, in the Better Life Index compiled by the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development.

Sweden, Canada, Norway and Switzerland also made it to the top five.
The survey ranked more than 30 countries on criteria such as income
levels, health, safety and housing, reports the BBC.

"Australia performs exceptionally well in measures of well-being, as
shown by the fact that it ranks among the top countries in a large
number of topics in the Better Life Index," the OECD said on its
website.

More than 73% of Australia's 23 million people aged 15 to 64 hold a
paid job, which is above the OECD average.
Life expectancy at birth is also higher, at almost 82 years.

Economic strength
Australia's economy has posted more than two decades of straight
growth due to demand for its natural resources.

The nation also managed to sidestep the worst of the financial crisis
and was the only major developed nation to avoid the global recession
in 2009.

The country's economic strength has been reflected in the Australian
dollar, which is currently trading close to 30 year highs.
However, the government is starting to see challenges to growth as the
mining boom tapers off, including rising unemployment.

As a result, Australia's Labour government is now looking to move the
economy away from its dependence on mining towards sectors such as
construction and manufacturing.

Another challenge they face is a widening income gap. According to the
OECD, the top 20% of Australia's population earn six times more than the bottom 20%.

The World's Happiest Countries are
Australia
Sweden
Canada
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Denmark
The Netherlands
Iceland
United Kingdom

http://blogsinbrief..com/2013/05/the-worlds-happiest-countries.html

UK one of the happiest countries ? I dey laugh in Japanese

I swear Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway had the highest rate of suicide.

Sanboy25:
What position is Nigeria ?

Are you happy as a Nigerian? Let's start from there??
This will give you an indication of where we fall in

nice 2 see Canada high up there

Lilimax:
Are you happy as a Nigerian? Let's start from there??
This will give you an indication of where we fall in

you guys aint complaining, are you?

you guys must be super happy

@Post

That list is bull crap. United States happy? If Americans were so happy, they would not be so many shooting sprees in that country. In addition, how can they be happy with all the natural disasters plaguing them year round? People who are truly happy will not be so addicted to hard drugs like the average American is. White people lie too much with their crappy research findings. They better repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.

Nigeria was once a happy nation(facts!)___but today things have taking another shape.How can a distablize and a hungry man be happy,

One day,Nigeria we be remebered as a happy nation.


#only if boko haram and their likes will allow us#

The list's not correct.eg uk

i am going to be honest, most of these country's citizens are nt happy. Every one is locked up in his house not giving a shit. Abeg i really miss nigeria oh. I dont think i have i have had a very satisfactory laugh since i left naija