Sri Lanka Drops in World Happiness Ranking – Full Report
News Today: Sri Lanka Drops to 133rd in World Happiness Index 2025
According to the latest World Happiness Report 2025, conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Sri Lanka has dropped to the 133rd position. This marks a decline from last year’s 128th ranking, reflecting concerns about economic struggles, political instability, and social wellbeing in the country.
How the World Happiness Index is Measured
The World Happiness Report evaluates countries based on several key factors:
- Health & Life Expectancy
- Wealth & GDP per Capita
- Freedom to Make Life Choices
- Social Support & Generosity
- Perception of Corruption
The rankings are determined based on self-reported happiness levels from 147 countries, analyzed using survey data and economic indicators.
Global Rankings: Who’s Happiest?
For seven consecutive years, Finland has retained the top position, followed by:
- Finland
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- Costa Rica
- Norway
- Israel
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
Countries at the Bottom of the Index
At the bottom of the list, Afghanistan remains the least happy country, ranking 147th. Other nations struggling with low happiness levels include:
- Sierra Leone
- Lebanon
- Malawi
- Zimbabwe
- Botswana
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Yemen
- Comoros
- Lesotho
United States & Other Notable Rankings
The United States also saw a decline, ranking 24th this year—one spot lower than last year. The U.S. has been on a downward trend since peaking at 11th place in 2012.
Why Did Sri Lanka Drop in the Happiness Index?
Experts suggest that Sri Lanka’s drop in the rankings is linked to economic hardships, inflation, political uncertainty, and social struggles. Many Sri Lankans continue to face rising costs of living, employment challenges, and limited access to social welfare, affecting their overall happiness.
What’s Next for Sri Lanka?
With ongoing economic reforms and social policies, Sri Lanka hopes to improve its quality of life and happiness rankings in the coming years. Government efforts to boost economic stability, healthcare, and public welfare could contribute to a higher ranking in future reports.
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