5 Happiest Countries in the World 2020

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The World Happiness Report for 2020 was recently released, giving the world some insight as to where their country is ranked in smiles.
Before the grand unveil, I wanted to simply say that happiness, as shown by the results of this study and the years before it, is not the lump sum of how much money you have in your hand but an intermingling of social, emotional, and health-based components.
So without further ado, here are the ten happiest countries in the world 2020.

1. Norway


Long standing at the top of the pack as one of the happiest countries in the world is Norway. For 2017, though, the Norwegian people’s happiness put them at the top of the list. So, what makes Norway such a phenomenal place to call home?
The country has fantastic natural sights for one, which will make backpackers swoon, like Preikestolen and Geirangerfjord, as well as urbanized Oslo. However, to live there means experiencing the unfounded quality of life, where the cost of living is balanced by what people make.
People also share this idea of trustworthiness and generosity, have control of their lives, and have faith in their government.

2. Denmark

Home of the amazingly delicious Danish pastry, Denmark held the Top Rank for Happiness in 2016. The country has one of the oldest, most liked monarchies in Europe, and when people are satisfied with politics, they are able to focus on more miraculous pursuits.
Hence the reason Denmark has wondrous architecture, both modern and classical, reasonably priced living through shared spaces, free universities, delightful green space, and fantastic public transportation (as well as a biking highway).

3. Iceland

Number 3 on the list is a nation of bookworms and people who leave their children outside to nap in the snow. The country also has hot springs and volcanic eruptions, but that has given Iceland a direct tap into power sources like hydroelectric power and geothermal water.
The country is so safe that police officers do not even carry guns. Only one man has ever been shot by the police in Iceland’s entire history. Also, the country is run by pirates, as in the recently elected pirate party. Apparently, that is but one recipe for happiness.

4. Switzerland

Declaring neutral has given Switzerland a huge boost in independence and joy. Did you know that all of the country’s main access points are rigged to blow in case of an attack? Though coffee is expensive here, Switzerland has absinthe, the potato peeler, muesli, and toboggans to keep them smiling.
Also, Switzerland judges animal abuse, such as isolation, very highly. In other words, you cannot just have 1 animal, you need 2. There is something to get behind. This consideration for all life has made many Swiss very happy indeed.

5. Finland

Though Finland has a high unemployment rate, it is not because people cannot find jobs. They just choose not to. See, in Finland and other Nordic countries, social value is prized above all else, including money.
People are allowed to take time off for family or mental health. The country also has over 2 million saunas, some of the best educational practices in the world, and incredible health care.

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