10 Top Happiest Countries To Live In The World 2021

The past year has been life changing for everyone in the world, from the smallest detail of the way we live day-to-day to how the world operates on a global scale.

In these unprecedented time, it is hard to determine the happiest countries in live in the world. Measuring happiness of a country seems nebulous concept to try to quantify being something that is largely subjective from person to person.

Fortunately, United Nations has released the world happiest report which is based on several factors including culture, climate, economic, work-life, balance, and gpd per Capita. The report also paid special attention to evaluate how different government have dealt with the pandemic and how trust in the said governments is directly related to the overall happiness of the nation.

Here are some of the happiest countries to live in the world.

1. Austria
With low unemployment and inequality rates and high income per Capita and life expectancy, this small heaven of 8.9 million people to live. Although slipping one spot from the previous edition of the ranking, the general level of life satisfaction expressed by the Austrian population remain unchanged. Quality of life in Austria has been regarded as one of the highest in the world with low crime rate, high level of social welfare, a thriving economy and a wide cultural and historical offerings.

Austria's excellent quality of life goes hand in hand with their strong sense of community and civil duty and these qualities proved more precious than ever during the pandemic. It also a must visit for expats and is considered one of the best places to move if you are looking for sea change.

2. New Zealand
The only non-european country to make the top 10. New Zealand rates consistently high for its quality of life and getting the work-life balance right with a sprawling coastlines of beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping mountains peaks and adventurous activities, it's no wonder that New Zealand is one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world.

Moreover, Kiwis take their happiness seriously and are quick to spring into actions when something it, they enacted stringent measures to control the spread of the virus very early and they struck to them. Plus every citizen is entitled to government subsidized healthcare regardless of their residency status, even non-resident with a temporary visa have access to the country's excellent medical care.

8. Norway
Norway last claim the top spot in the rankings in 2017 and has been sliding further down the table ever since. Still, Norwegians have little to complain about in terms of life evaluation with one of the best social security systems in the world and a thriving economy which is based on the responsible management of it's neutral resources; It means collectively many in the country feel secured and happy and of course living in a country where spending time outdoors is venerated.

Norway's outstanding beauty surely helps too. A drive through Norway is a constant surprise with rugged landscapes and sophisticated cities. Furthermore, Norway has mostly been successful in keeping COVID-19 mortality rate low mitigating the economy impact of lockdown.

7. Germany
Germany has incredulously made the top 10 but it seems satisfaction with life has improved for Germans despite the pandemic.

Evaluation has been on the increase for the last two surveys with greater financial security and family stability being key reasons and until recently at least Germans have generally been happy with how the country's leader have dealt with the pandemic. They boast one of the best standards in the world.

Cities like Munich and Frankfurt rank in the top 10 cities with the best quality of life. Moreover the country has the lowest unemployment rate in Europe and is the fourth largest economy in the world.

6. Sweden
Sweden combines incredible natural like glacier and deep blue archipelagos with a cosmopolitan in Stockholm. Providing the best of both worlds on the reports happiness index. Considering the report also greatly considered the role that trust in your government plays in the happiness and the importance of work life balance, it's not surprising to see Sweden so high on the list.

Outside of the virus outbreak, Sweden is considered to have one of the best welfare systems in the world with Swedens receiving benefits such as subsidized prenatal care, 480 days of paid leave when a child is born or adopted and plenty of other healthcare and workplace benefits.

While it is lower in the rankings in this year's survey than in previous years, the country is still one of the best places in the world to live, work and raise a family.

5. Netherlands
Carnal line, cities, field of tulips and windmills are just some of the things that spring to mind when picturing the Netherlands. Famed for its cultural capital Amsterdam, this nation is a huge draw for lovers of arts and history but don't sleep on the green valley or stunning national parks with so much to explore in the Netherlands, it's an obvious candidate for the top 10 happiest place to live in and explore in the world.

Furthermore the country is also ranked as one of the best countries to raise a family. Children living in the Netherlands are among the happiest in the world due to its healthy public education system and quality international schools which helps create a secure environment for families and their children.

4. Switzerland
A high life expectancy, excellent economic growth, the best healthcare in the world and a public transport system that runs to the second, it's no wonder why Switzerland is one of the happiest countries in the world.

Switzerland system is perhaps an anomaly in much of Europe let alone the world with regular referenda on key issues, the swiss are some of the most politically astute Europeans and highly engaged in terms of democratic participation having such a big say on how your country is run seems to directly correlate to your happiness levels and living in those fairly tale landscapes couldn't hurt either.

Moreover, in Switzerland everything is voted on how many vacation days workers should have and how many immigrants should be allowed into the country.

3. Denmark
Denmark won the top spot in 2012, 2013 and 2016 but despite not taking number one spot this year, there's still clearly maintaining the happiness of their people.

The Danish are known for their laid back attitude to life while their capital city Copenhagen is routinely listed as one of the most livable cities in the world as a bike-friendly country respect for the surroundings has played a huge role in dame's general happiness as have well-paying jobs good work-life balance and excellent social security system even if the country is slowly slipping down the rankings.

Denmark also prides itself in having one of the smallest gaps in the world at a society where people share both the burdens and the benefits equally.

2. Iceland
Iceland routinely tops a wide variety of quality of life rankings chosen by both the world economic forum as the best country in the world for gender equality and the institute for economics and peace as the most peaceful for more than 10 years in a row.

This republic of just a little over 360,000 is also a shining example of how to handle a pandemic while health officials rush to contain the spread of the coronavirus than most Countries through aggressive testing and contact tracing, the government guaranteed the payment of the full salary to those suspected of being infected.

In other words, Icelanders did not have to worry about losing their jobs and stayed at home when they needed to. Iceland thus maintains for the third year in a row the fourth position in the happiness ranking. And with its enchanting landscape, free healthcare and education and extraordinary collective sense of trust and community, it is no surprise that once again it came so close to the top of the UN index.

1. Finland
Finland was ranked number one happiest place in the world for the fourth time. Finland looks like it has cracked the secret to being happy, the fact that it is a high-income country whose education system is the envy of the world may have something to do with it as does its outdoor pursuit this year above all else confidence in the government seems to have played a large part.

It is noted that Finland ranked very high on the measures of mutual trust that have helped to protect lives and livelihood during the pandemic. Furthermore, with more forest per square mile than any other European nation. Many Finns also credit their connection with nature and the outdoors for their satisfaction with life.

I hope this list of countries will help you with your choice on immigration.

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Where is Portugal, Japan, Canada and south korea

I was expecting Japan and Singapore

billynoni:
I was expecting Japan and Singapore

They might have made the list had it been it was top 20. Mind you, the above countries were listed due to several factors and not just because of their gdp

Cashsteady:
Where is Portugal, Japan, Canada and south korea

Calm down.
These countries could have made the top 20.

Cashsteady:
Where is Portugal, Japan, Canada and south korea

South Koreans live under constant fear of nuclear bombing from the North. Plus they have very high suicide rates due to academic, work and social pressures. I really didn't expect to see them here.

Portugal has had a bad economy - they're migrating to Angola and Mozambique now.

The Japanese don't strike me as happy people given their economy hasn't grown for 2 or 3 decades and they can't keep Prime Ministers - the average lasts around a year or 2 (Shinzo Abe was the rare exception).

Only Canada qualifies in my opinion.

TMKsouth:


South Koreans live under constant fear of nuclear bombing from the North. Plus they have very high suicide rates due to academic, work and social pressures. I really didn't expect to see them here.

Portugal has had a bad economy - they're migrating to Angola and Mozambique now.

The Japanese don't strike me as happy people given their economy hasn't grown for 2 or 3 decades and they can't keep Prime Ministers - the average lasts around a year or 2 (Shinzo Abe was the rare exception).

Only Canada qualifies in my opinion.

The Japanese also have the highest rate of suicide and loneliness

Jake420:

The Japanese also have the highest rate of suicide and loneliness

It's an East Asian thing, I guess. Very competitive and high pressure societies.

billynoni:
I was expecting Japan and Singapore

The Japanese are a very frustrated and over-worked nation bro. Even their birth-rates are low