India Ranks Below Pakistan & Nepal in World Happiness Report 2025
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India Ranks Below Pakistan & Nepal in World Happiness Report | The World Happiness Report 2025 by Oxford ranks India below Nepal and Pakistan in happiness.
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.