U.S. happiness is at an all-time low, study finds: See which countries rank higher
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The 2025 World Happiness Report was published this month, revealing that the U.S. lagged behind not only other North American countries but also several European nations.
Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers. Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
"Our global happiness ranking is based on a single question that asks people to evaluate the quality of their life on a 0–10 scale," the site explains.
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