World Happiness Report 2026: India Ranked 116th, Finland Tops
Why in the news
The yearly well-being ranking appeared on the International Day of Happiness, and India improved slightly.
Key facts
- India: 116th; Finland first; Afghanistan 147th.
Top 10
Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Israel, Luxembourg, Switzerland, in that order.
South Asia
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 147 |
| Bangladesh | 127 |
| India | 116 |
| Nepal | 99 |
| Pakistan | 104 |
| Sri Lanka | 134 |
India by indicator
Ranks: freedom of life choices 61, corruption perception 64, generosity 78, GDP per capita (PPP) 89, healthy life expectancy 95, social support 123.
Methodology
Six factors: income, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, corruption perceptions.
Exam angle
- Weakest Indian indicator: social support (123rd).
- 2026 theme: Happiness and Social Media.