Malaysia Ranked Fifth Happiest in ASEAN, 64th Globally in Happiness Report
Malaysia ranks fifth in ASEAN and 64th globally in happiness. Singapore leads ASEAN at 34th globally, followed by Vietnam at 46th and Thailand at 49th. Finland tops the global rankings. The report emphasizes the role of trust and social connections in happiness.
Malaysia has achieved notable recognition as the fifth happiest nation in the ASEAN region and the 64th happiest globally according to the recent World Happiness Report. This study highlights that Malaysians engage in approximately 11 shared meals weekly. The rankings of ASEAN countries show Singapore at the forefront in 34th position, closely followed by Vietnam at 46th and Thailand at 49th. Indonesia ranks sixth in the region at position 83 globally, while Laos is at 93rd, Cambodia at 124th, and Myanmar at 126th, with Brunei excluded from the survey.
Finland continues to lead the global happiness rankings for the eighth consecutive year, with a Life Evaluation Index score of 7.736. Denmark and Iceland follow in second and third place, respectively. In contrast, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan are ranked as the least happy countries at positions 141st, 142nd, and 143rd. Notably, conflict-impacted Palestine ranks 108th, surpassing Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Egypt with an average happiness score of 4.7.
Gallup CEO Jon Clifton emphasized that happiness transcends financial wealth, underscoring the importance of trust and connections among people. He stated, “This year’s report proves we underestimate how kind the world really is. If we want stronger communities and economies, we must invest in what truly matters – each other.” The World Happiness Report is published in association with the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness, involving collaborations among Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Each year, approximately 1,000 individuals are surveyed per country.
In conclusion, the World Happiness Report illustrates Malaysia’s commendable position while also shedding light on overall happiness trends across the ASEAN region and globally. Key determinants identified include social trust and relationships, suggesting that investments in community and human connections are vital for enhancing happiness. This year’s findings reaffirm the significance of kindness and support in driving well-being.
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