How much happier would you be if were given a 10% raise? While money can be a crucial indicator of happiness at lower income levels, studies have found that as incomes rise, money becomes a less important part of the overall happiness equation.
In fact, researchers see happiness as a complex measure that involves many variables outside of material wealth, including social support, freedom, and health.
Measuring Global Happiness
Today’s chart uses data from the World Happiness Report 2018 to measure and understand which countries report feeling the most and least happy.
Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/happiness-report/2018/WHR_web.pdf