World Happiness Report 2022

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the World Happiness Report, which uses global survey data to report how people evaluate their own lives in more than 150 countries worldwide. The World Happiness Report 2022 reveals a bright light in dark times. The pandemic brought not only pain and suffering but also an increase in social support and benevolence. As we battle the ills of disease and war, it is essential to remember the universal desire for happiness and the capacity of individuals to rally to each other’s support in times of great need.

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• Foreword
• CHAPTER 1Overview on our tenth anniversary
• CHAPTER 2Happiness, benevolence, and trust during COVID-19 and beyond
• CHAPTER 3Trends in conceptions of progress and well-being
• CHAPTER 4Using social media data to capture emotions before and during COVID-19
• CHAPTER 5Exploring the biological basis for happiness
• CHAPTER 6Insights from the first global survey of balance and harmony

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• APPENDICES & DATA
• COUNTRY RANKINGS