India’s Rank Declines
India ranks 118th in Oxford’s World Happiness Report 2025, dropping from 94th position in 2022.
Pakistan & Nepal Ahead
India lags behind Pakistan and Nepal, highlighting gaps in key happiness determinants.
Finland Tops Again
Finland remains the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Denmark.
Six Key Factors
Report evaluates nations based on GDP, health, freedom, generosity, corruption, and social support.
Freedom Score Low
India struggles in personal freedom and societal choices, impacting its overall happiness ranking.
Economic Disparities
GDP per capita influences happiness, and India’s economic inequality affects rankings.
Health & Life Expectancy
India’s lower healthy life expectancy contributes to its lower position in the index.
Global Trends
Serbia and Bulgaria rise in rankings, while the U.S. drops from the top 20.
Youth Well-being Declines
The U.S. sees a drop in happiness, mainly due to declining well-being of younger generations.
India Needs Improvements
Enhancing freedom, economic growth, and health policies can boost India’s happiness ranking.