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World Happiness Report

Finland consistently ranks first in the annual World Happiness Report, which measures happiness based on self-evaluated life satisfaction.

Skepticism among Finns

Despite Finland's high ranking, many Finns view the notion of being the happiest nation with skepticism, acknowledging challenges such as economic instability and mental health issues.

Skepticism among Finns

Reasons for Success

President Alexander Stubb attributes Finland's success to factors like nature, trust, and education. However, the country faces ongoing challenges, including declining PISA scores, economic strikes, and suicide rates above the EU average.

Reasons for Success

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to increased security concerns for Finland, prompting the country to join NATO and close its border with Russia. This has negatively affected nearby businesses reliant on Russian tourists.

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Future Prospects

The future happiness of Finland depends on resolving current challenges, including negotiating a resolution to the political strikes and addressing mental health issues. If these problems are resolved successfully, there is potential for further increases in happiness levels.

Future Prospects