Morocco Drops to 112th Position in 2025 World Happiness Index
Released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in collaboration with Gallup and the Oxford Center for Well-Being Research, this year's report edition focused 'on the impact of caring and sharing on people's happiness.'
Morocco's ranking saw a five-spot drop compared to the previous year.
The country ranked in the overall standings behind Ukraine, which is suffering from the ravages of the Russian war, and ahead of Tunisia (113). Algeria ranked 86th, while Mauritania ranked 114th.
The World Happiness Index evaluates countries based on various indicators, including inequality, freedom, generosity, perception of corruption, and positive and negative emotions.
The International Day of Happiness, celebrated annually on March 20 since 2013, coincides with the release of the yearly report. This year's findings highlight both advancements and obstacles in comprehending and fostering happiness worldwide.
Finland continues its streak as the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, with other Nordic nations like Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following its lead.
Read also: Morocco Maintains 1st in Maghreb, 3rd in Africa on Global Soft Power Index
For the first time, Costa Rica and Mexico emerged among the top 10 positions, with Costa Rica ranking sixth while Mexico came in 10th place.
Once again, Afghanistan, which has been suffering from a humanitarian catastrophe since the Taliban movement regained control of the government in 2021, remains the unhappiest country in the world.
The World Happiness Report examines how happiness varies across populations, showing significant differences within and between nations. Some countries maintain relatively consistent happiness levels among their citizens, while others display wider disparities.
Identifying key happiness determinants is essential for societies to work toward establishing more equitable and satisfying lives for their populations.
This edition of the World Happiness Report provides meaningful perspectives on international well-being patterns, including Morocco's standing. Despite the country's overall ranking decline, examining internal differences and happiness inequalities reveals a more complex situation. Tags: happiness in Moroccohappiness indexworld happines index
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