In the latest findings from the 2024 World Happiness Report (WHR), Canada emerges as a leading contender for overall happiness worldwide, closely following countries within the European Union (EU). The report, a collaborative effort between Gallup, the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford (UK), the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the WHR’s Editorial Board, presents a comprehensive analysis of global happiness levels.
Dividing each nation’s populace into distinct age brackets, the WHR categorizes individuals into four groups: The Young: Under 30 years old Lower Middle: 30 – 44 years old Upper Middle: 45 – 59 years old The Old: 60 years old and above Utilizing a “three-year average” of what the WHR terms “life evaluations,” the 2024 edition of the report evaluates the happiness of citizens across more than 140 countries at various life stages and generational segments. Additionally, the report offers an overarching happiness ranking for all age demographics within each nation, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of well-being assessment on a global scale.