World happiness index 2025 india rank: Context

Context: The World Happiness Report 2025 was released recently, ranking countries based on happiness levels. India ranked 118th out of 147 countries, while Finland topped the list for the eighth consecutive year. India’s rank has improved to 118th in the 2025 World Happiness Report. The World Happiness Report 2025 ranked 147 countries based on factors such as income, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption. The University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre publishes the report. India rises to 118th place in the World Happiness Report 2025. Finland remains the happiest country, while Afghanistan ranks as the least happy nation. The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks India at 118th out of 147 countries, with its neighbours like Pakistan (109), Nepal (92), and China (62) performing better. Finland remains the happiest.