World Happiness Report 2026: Finland and Afghanistan maintain top and bottom positions respectively; India improves ranking - check full list

Young people, especially teenage girls in Western nations, are experiencing a significant well-being decline due to heavy social media use, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. Finland leads as the happiest country for the ninth year. While Nordic nations dominate, Costa Rica has surged. Concerns are rising over social media's impact on youth satisfaction.

Mar 19, 2026 - 16:05
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World Happiness Report 2026: Finland and Afghanistan maintain top and bottom positions respectively; India improves ranking - check full list
Young people, especially teenage girls in Western nations, are experiencing a significant well-being decline due to heavy social media use, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. Finland leads as the happiest country for the ninth year. While Nordic nations dominate, Costa Rica has surged. Concerns are rising over social media's impact on youth satisfaction.

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