The happiest country are not in the tropics, as expected, but is known for its snowy peaks and delicious chocolate: Switzerland took first place in the World Report 2015 of happiness a ranking of 158 countries by Sustainable Development Network Solutions (SDSN), a network of leaders in academia, government and the private sector, which was launched with the Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, in 2012 to address sustainable development.
Switzerland is driven by Iceland, Denmark and Norway. The four countries were between 7.5 and 7.6 out of 10 for the welfare and differences in the results are not statistically significant, the researchers said. Rounding out the top 10 happiest countries are Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia, who scored 7.2 or higher.
The United States placed 15th, with a score of 7.1, according to the report. [See the list of the most and least happy country]
Happiness UN report, published annually since 2012, shows that happiness and well-being are key indicators of economic and social development of a country, SDSN statement. Moreover, the 2015 report, released on Thursday (April 23), serves as a guide and reminder that world leaders should consider the happiness of their citizens when they take political decisions, the UN statement.happy poems
"The aspiration of the company is the development of its members," Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, said in a statement. "This report provides evidence on how to achieve the welfare of society. It is not about money alone, but also for justice, honesty, healthy trustand. The test here will be useful for all countries to pursue new goals sustainable development. "
The results are 2012-2015 Gallup survey data, which included between 2,000 and 3,000 people in each country. Participants were asked to rate their satisfaction with their lives in an imaginary scale, on a scale from 0 (lowest level of the imaginary scale, or the worst possible life) to the next level, 10 or the best life possible.
Most of the differences in happiness between countries could be explained by six factors: the gross domestic product (GDP) levels, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom and the level of corruption, the researchers found.
Using the survey data, the researchers calculated the scores for each of these six factors in each country. Take life expectancy in Brazil, for example. First, it calculates the time that life expectancy in Brazil in the country with the lowest life expectancy. Next, the researchers multiplied the answer to a life expectancy estimated from all countries.
The result of this calculation is the average amount shows that the overall score of happiness is higher in Brazil because of life expectancy, the researchers said.
After calculating the scores, the researchers found that the welfare of the population, including their emotions and assessments of life are strongly influenced by social norms and institutions. Even find in the neighborhood and at the national level.happy poems
People received top scores of happiness if they reported having the support of family and friends. In neighborhoods and communities better happiness scores were associated with the presence of trust and empathy. Nationally, government power and social norms determine the quality of life.
Social factors improved happiness when they were seated and readily available. These factors also have communities and stronger nations, the researchers said. [7 things that make you happy]
"When considering the value of happiness in today's report, we must invest early in life for our children to grow up to become independent, productive and happy adults, contributing both socially and economically," said Richard Layard, professor London School of Economics and director of the welfare of the school program.
The findings of the new report differ from those of a Gallup poll released in March which found that Paraguay was the happiest of 143 countries. In this study, the researchers focused on Gallup daily positive emotions rather than overall satisfaction with life. In this survey, participants answered questions about how they felt happy the day before the survey.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to show that Sustainable Development Network Solutions has released the report, not the United Nations.happy poems
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