Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countries
Africanews · 14 days ago
Africanews
14 days ago
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday, which also highlights the stark decline in well-being among young people linked to heavy social media use.
Breakdown
- Finland is ranked happiest country for the ninth year in a row
- Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi are the unhappiest countries 12s
- Report warns of social media's negative impact on youth mental health 29s
- Social media use affects well-being differently across regions 49s
- Costa Rica rises to fourth place, credited to strong family and social ties 59s