The 10 Happiest Countries To Live In The World - Seen as the World’s Safest Countries

Summary

The video script reveals the top ten happiest countries in the world for 2019, highlighting factors beyond wealth that contribute to happiness, such as social support and institutional balance. Countries like Austria, Canada, and New Zealand are praised for their liveability, multiculturalism, and outdoor lifestyle. Nordic nations, including Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, excel in social welfare, equality, and quality of life. Finland tops the list with its peacefulness, high quality of life, and generous social structure.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Happiness is subjective and varies across cultures and individuals.
• 🏆 The top ten happiest countries for 2019 are known for their social and institutional support systems.
• 🏔 Austria ranks 10th, with high social support and freedom, despite environmental and educational challenges.
• 🇨🇦 Canada, known for multiculturalism and life expectancy, dropped two spots but remains a top contender.
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand's relaxed lifestyle and focus on outdoor activities contribute to its 8th place ranking.
• 🇸🇪 Sweden's excellent social support and life expectancy have helped it maintain a high happiness score.
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland's wealth, neutrality, and comprehensive welfare contribute to its high ranking.
• 🇳🇱 The Netherlands is celebrated for its liveability, progressiveness, and work-life balance.
• 🇮🇸 Iceland's peacefulness, equality, and free services like healthcare and education place it high in happiness.
• 🇳🇴 Norway's natural beauty, social support, and low corruption rate make it a leader in happiness.
• 🇩🇰 Denmark's focus on education, low crime rate, and high taxes for social benefits position it near the top.
• 🇫🇮 Finland, with its peacefulness, high quality of life, and generous social policies, tops the list as the happiest country.

Q & A

What does happiness mean in the context of the countries mentioned in the script?

Happiness in the context of the countries mentioned refers to a combination of social, institutional supports, and overall quality of life, rather than just wealth.

Why are the countries with the happiest immigrants not necessarily the richest ones?

The countries with the happiest immigrants focus more on a balanced set of social and institutional supports that contribute to better lives, rather than just economic wealth.

What is Austria's ranking in the happiest countries list for 2019?

Austria is ranked 10th in the happiest countries list for 2019.

What factors contribute to Austria's high happiness score?

Austria's high happiness score is attributed to its social support, citizens' freedom, the liveability of its capital Vienna, and a lower-than-average crime rate.

How does Canada's ranking compare to the previous year?

Canada dropped two spots from the previous year in the happiest countries ranking.

What is one of the key aspects of Canada's multiculturalism that contributes to its happiness score?

Canada's tolerant approach to multiculturalism, including programs that promote inter-ethnic understanding, is a key aspect that contributes to its happiness score.

What is New Zealand's position in the list and what are some of its characteristics?

New Zealand holds the 8th position and is characterized by a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, emphasis on outdoor activities, and beautiful landscapes.

What are some of the social benefits that Sweden offers its citizens?

Sweden offers its citizens excellent social support, long parental leave policies, free schooling, and baby-friendly public areas.

How does Switzerland's public transportation system contribute to its high happiness ranking?

Switzerland ensures that no one in the country has to walk more than 10 minutes to get to public transportation, which is seen as a right.

What is the Netherlands known for in terms of landscape and lifestyle?

The Netherlands is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes, as well as a relaxed and welcoming lifestyle.

Why is Iceland considered one of the most peaceful nations on Earth?

Iceland is considered one of the most peaceful nations due to its beautiful landscapes, equality-driven policies, and a small, tight-knit population.

What are some of the social and economic benefits that Norway provides to its residents?

Norway provides free education, public pensions, universal healthcare, and is known for its low corruption, high social support, and freedom.

How does Denmark's approach to taxation reflect its citizens' values?

Denmark has the highest taxes in the world, but its citizens willingly pay them, believing that higher taxes can create a better society.

What makes Finland the happiest country in the world according to the script?

Finland is the happiest country due to its peaceful nature, high quality of life, generosity, low corruption, high GDP, and the freedom offered by its social structure.