this video is closed captioned welcome back to our Channel today we explore the top 10
happiest countries in the world I think we can all agree that the past few years have been a
fairly intense one for the world in general should we talk about the pandemic or the ongoing war in
Ukraine claiming lots of lives and properties but despite all this we humans are so resilient that
we would still always find a reason to be happy however because of the different cultural economic
and social statuses of different countries some folks are happier than others if you want to be
part of these people and you're looking for which countries contain the happiest people in the world
then you're in the right place in this video we will explore the top 10 happiest countries in
the world and you can choose which you'd prefer to live in or retire to these countries were picked
after considering factors like a response to the pandemic work-life balance of their
citizens quality of life safety and average health conditions before we start remember to smack that
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video drops without further Ado here are the top 10 happiest countries in the world number 10. New
Zealand displacing Austria and coming in as the 10th happiest country New Zealand is one of the
most breathtakingly naturally beautiful countries in the world enchanting Landscapes Lush natural
vegetation and beautiful Serene trails are some of the things that make this country a perfect place
for every nature lover aside from the beautiful terrain New Zealand also had one of the lowest
coveted 19 death rates during the pandemic this work-life balance is also one of the best in the
world as 81 percent of its citizens rated their overall life satisfaction at seven or above in
fact the country has a special budget called the well-being budget which is specifically allocated
to reducing child poverty improving citizens mental health and supporting the population in
some of its most populated states all these and more puts this beautiful country in a
highly competitive spot as one of the happiest countries in the world coming right up after New
Zealand is the ancient land of Israel in 2021 Israel was ranked as the 12th happiest country
in the world but this year saw the small Charming country displace three countries to emerge as the
ninth happiest country in the world at this rate it is only a matter of time before it enters the
top three during the pandemic Israel was one of the first countries to vaccinate many of
its citizens it is also the most economically an industrial Advanced country in the Middle
East making its GDP and employment rate better than most Asian countries it doesn't end there
Israel has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world and the lowest number of
diet related deaths coupled this with a great sense of community idyllic sceneries and Rich
Cuisines and you won't need to wonder why Israel is on this list eighth on our list is the land of
the Midnight Sun and Vikings Norway Norway is known for Magical Skies spellbinding mythical
tales in history stunning Landscapes and amazing fjords but this year also saw Norway maintain its
position as one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world a great government welfare system
amazing natural resources properly harnessed and good social support help it maintain this position
it is also one of the few countries in the world where college and secondary education are free
additionally Norway boasts a low crime rate high quality of life strong sense of community
and proximity to water which has been proven to increase happiness all of these help to further
make Norway one of the happiest countries in the world with a score of 7.384 out of 10 Sweden ranks
as the seventh happiest country in the world although it dropped one spot from its number
six last year because it had the highest number of covid-19 related death cases several factors
that make it one of the happiest countries in the world are still present based on GDP
per capita Sweden remains undefeated as the sixth richest country in the world implying
that the life quality of its citizens is almost unparalleled it doesn't end there this beautiful
Scandinavian country is one of the cleanest and family inclined countries in the world for every
new birth parents get 16 months of paid leave and a free daycare compared to the U.S which
gives their employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave life expectancy social equality and balance
application to everything including work-related Behavior make it difficult for this country to
budge from this list coming in the sixth position is the quaint beautiful country of Luxembourg
although this country has a small population and land mass it packs a punch because of its
high salary and the amazing Social Security its citizens enjoy for such a small country its GDP
is one of the highest in the world so you can imagine how much its citizens enjoy it what's
more the work-life balance is great and every worker has a mandatory five weeks of vacation
time Luxembourg might be small population wise boasting natural resources a thriving economy and
a great health care System but it's certainly not small in the happiness quota I know what you're
thinking if these amazing countries are the least five then which are the top five don't worry all
will be revealed in due time some might even have you dropping your jaws in awe before we dive into
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even cost you a dime I promise the position of the fifth happiest country goes to no other than
the beautiful country of the Netherlands with a score of seven point 415 and an extremely low
crime rate the Netherlands is not only one of the safest countries in the world but also one of the
happiest the great work-life balance that citizens enjoy as well as their High disposable income make
these folks happy people join this with closely knit families 85 percent of whom eat breakfast
together and you might as well have a real life Utopia coming in fourth place Switzerland sure we
know the Swiss Watch game is unmatched but many do not know that so is their democracy and equality
game being one of the 30 countries in the world where direct democracy takes place the citizens
of Switzerland vote for anything and everything in the country that may directly or indirectly
impact them this Fosters a high level of trust in the government by the citizens this feeling
is further enhanced by a thriving economy low crime rate and remarkable natural wonders like
the Alps and several idyllic lakes that will naturally Inspire feelings of peace and serenity
lest I forget the presence of mouth-watering and delicious chocolate is also a plus after
all we all know we can never go wrong or sad with chocolate now to the top three taking the bronze
medal with the score of 7.557 is Iceland boasting is one of the very few countries with a 99 percent
literacy rate tightly knit Community breathtaking natural environments and low crime rate Iceland
is undisputably a paradise low unemployment rates great natural resources high quality of living and
fantastic Health Care opportunities only serve to further ensure a place for this relatively
small country on this list in the number two spot Denmark despite its small size Denmark is
a giant on the happiness quota roster for one it is an incredibly beautiful country and the
stability of the government and its impeccable health care and educational system make it the
second happiest country in the world there's also the matter of income inequality which
is practically non-existent these and the natural idyllic environments all contribute to why Denmark
has remained on this list for quite a long period now to number one drum roll please can you guess
which country it is if you guessed Finland then you deserve a free cup of coffee go to the nearest
coffee shop and collect one tell them Anthony from travel droner sent you just kidding but
then this bad boy here has been in the happiest country in the World list for five solid years
that isn't seriously impressive I honestly do not know what is with a whopping score of
7.821 out of 10 and a great quality of life for its residents Finland remains Undisputed as the
happiest country in the entire world Finland is known for its well-functioning Public Services it
also has low pollution levels and clean air and boasts some beautiful landscapes Finland is one
of the best places on the planet to explore the natural beauty in laid back free relaxed way of
life low crime levels a high standard of living and a superb education system make Finland the
happiest country in the world so there you have it the top 10 happiest countries in the
world which of these countries would you like to visit or live in and why do tell us in the
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