Here are the top 10 happiest countries in the world, with Kosovo achieving a notable 16th position. Recent news from Gazeta Express, dated March 19th, 2026, at 9:13, highlights this ranking. If happiness were an Olympic sport, Nordic nations would undoubtedly dominate the podium.
The latest World Happiness Report reveals a clear hierarchy among the most contented nations. Finland has been consistently recognized as the happiest country in the world, securing the top spot for the ninth year running. Iceland follows closely in second place, while Denmark maintains its position in third.
This ranking, compiled by the Centre for the Study of Wellbeing at the University of Oxford, is part of the annual global happiness report. Costa Rica demonstrated a strong performance, attaining fourth place – the highest position ever achieved by a Latin American country. However, this impressive ranking experienced a subsequent adjustment.
The report underscores the ongoing efforts to measure and understand well-being across the globe, identifying the world’s happiest countries based on a comprehensive set of indicators. It continues to be a valuable resource for examining national contentment and identifying factors contributing to happiness.
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Here are the ten most joyful nations globally, featuring Kosovo at sixteen.