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The World Happiness Index Report for 2024 revealed Finland topping the list for the seventh consecutive time.
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Nordic or Northern Europe and the North Atlantic countries like Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands, and Norway have also been seen on the top ten list of WHR for several years.
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But why these Nordic countries are topping the list consecutively? Let’s find out their secret recipe for happiness:
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Trust: According to the WHR report, Trust is linked to life satisfaction. Nordic people have a high level of trust both for their official institution and private behaviour.
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Freedom: Nordic country citizens prosper in a well-functioning democracy with liberal values and personal and political freedom, boosting their happiness.
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Social cohesion: Nordic people live in a closed community bond resulting in good social relations with a focus on the greater good.
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No social inequalities: In comparison to other countries, Nordic nations have strong welfare systems and hence social inequalities play a minor role in defining the happiness of people.
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No income inequality: Income inequality disappears in Nordic countries as their income is controlled by GDP per capita and living in a highly developed welfare state changes their perception of income inequality.
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Quality in the system: Their government quality is defined by democratic and delivery quality. Here, the government makes sure of better rules, corruption control, etc.
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Best welfare benefits: Nordic people have the best welfare benefits including healthcare, education, unemployment, etc., and even their labour market is controlled to minimize employee exploitation.
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