For each state that is included in the ranking of the happiest, the criteria for determining this indicator will be different. So, for example, in the Russian Federation they are based mainly on economic indicators, while at the same time taking into account the degree of satisfaction of the population with the laws that have been adopted. At the moment, information on the coefficient of happiness in the Russian Federation is not published, but other countries can be analyzed.
Judging by the feedback from the clients of the Trust Group migration company, Russian migrants also generally choose the most prosperous countries as the ultimate goal of migration. At the same time, they usually obtain citizenship in other countries, whose passports allow them to move freely almost all over the world.
What Columbia University thinks about the happiest countries
Such studies have been conducted here since 2012. The results obtained form the basis of the ranking of the happiest countries.
The happiness coefficient is derived according to six criteria:
- GDP;
- opportunity to choose;
- level of corruption;
- unemployment in the country;
- life expectancy of a person;
- number of friends a citizen has.
In addition, countries are compared in terms of economic situation and political structure. Participation in charity events, as well as family relationships are taken into account. Thus, it was possible to bring out an average happy person whose life expectancy is from 79 years, he is satisfied with the government of his country, does not feel loneliness, has a goal in life and actively participates in charitable activities. src=»/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/strany-priznannye-samymi-schastlivymi-v-mire-043dfff.jpg» />
What do British scientists think about this
Similar studies are carried out on the basis of non-economic indicators. British scientists believe that the situation in the country does not have much effect on the happiness of the nation.
According to the New Economic Foundation, a happy person is one who lives at least 79 years, being vilely satisfied with his life. In the first place according to this criterion was Costa Rica, the second — Mexico, the third — Colombia, as for the Russian Federation, it took 116th place. This rating is based on three criteria at once. The average life expectancy, the quality of the latter, as well as the impact of a person on the environment in the country are taken into account.
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Welfare and indicators of economic development form the basis of this rating. 36 countries are subject to assessment, and 12 criteria are taken into account at once, ranging from family income to civic activity. In accordance with the results of this ranking, the happiest people live in Norway, citizens of Australia are slightly behind them, Icelanders occupy the third line.
