- Copenhagen, Denmark was named as the happiest place in the world.
- Singapore ranked third, followed by Zurich, and Aarhus in Denmark, the winner of last year, ranked fourth.
- New York, ranked 17th on the list, and Minneapolis, ranked 30th, are the two highest-ranking U.S. Cities.
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The Institute for Quality of Life publishes its Happy City Index every year. It ranks cities that are “committed” to growing and cultivating happiness based on factors like education, inclusive policies and the economy. Overall, the organization examines 82 different indicators of joyIncludes interviews with city residents around the world.
This year’s top 10 list includes Copenhagen. According to findings, the Danish Capital ranks highly thanks to “commitment and innovation” as well transparency and sustainability in governance as access to health care.
Copenhagen’s health and well-being is a cornerstone of the city. report noted. “The city has universal health coverage with all residents insured and 4.4 doctors for every 1,000 people. A balanced lifestyle, including a 37-hour average workweek, is responsible for a life expectancy of 79.9.
Singapore was the second-placed city, followed by Zurich in Switzerland. Another Danish town. Aarhus, which topped the ranking in 2024Antwerp is the fifth-ranked city in Belgium. Denmark was named the second-happiest country in the world earlier this year after FinlandSeven cities are ranked in the top fifty.
The top-ranking U.S. city on the list this year is New YorkMinneapolis, which is 30th place, and No. Minneapolis, which ranks 30th.
According to the Institute for Quality of Life, “If we can take away anything from our extensive research it is that no one city can be labeled as the absolute top in ensuring the happiness of their citizens over the long term.” […] We might, at best, highlight specific cities that have made improvements or achieved certain achievements in a particular year. That’s not the main objective. We are all about discovering and celebrating positive trends around the globe that boost happiness.
You can view the complete rankings and details for each city by clicking on happy-city-index.com.
