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In the latest World Happiness Report 2026, Sweden secures 5th place globally. This position reflects a combination of factors, including quality of life, social support, personal freedom, trust, and robust societal systems.
Nordic countries lead the happiness rankings once again. Finland is still in a group of one at the top, followed by a group of three: Iceland, Denmark, and Costa Rica. Sweden and Norway complete the top six, followed by the Netherlands, Israel, Luxembourg, and Switzerland to round out the top ten. Costa Rica’s rise to 4th marks the highest ever ranking for a Latin American country.
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