What country has the lowest level of happiness?

Understanding Global Happiness

The annual World Happiness Report evaluates how people rate their own lives across more than 140 nations, taking into account economic stability, social support, and personal freedom. While Nordic nations consistently top the rankings, the lower end paints a starkly different picture of human well-being.

According to recent findings, Afghanistan records the lowest level of happiness in the world, with a score of 1.721 out of 10. Decades of conflict, severe economic hardship, and deep political shifts have severely restricted basic freedoms and daily stability for its population.

Close behind are other nations grappling with profound crises. Lebanon ranks among the least happy countries, weighed down by an intense financial collapse and political uncertainty, followed by nations like Lesotho, where poverty and structural challenges heavily impact life satisfaction.