Singapore has just been named as the Happiest city in Asia

The word “happiness” can be subjective. What makes me happy, such as my dog, a sunny day at the beach, or a large bowl of pasta, may not make you feel the same way. There are a few universal truths that seem to bring happiness to people, regardless of their preferences: access to healthcare, education and green spaces. As it turns out some places are better at fostering happiness than others. And the Institute for Quality of Life Knows exactly where they are. 

The Institute publishes its annual report every year. Happy City Index, This award recognizes “a small group of cities that are committed to cultivating happiness. Education, inclusive policies and the economy are all important elements of the official policies. Mobility, environmental protection, green spaces, education and innovation are also visible in the solutions they implement.” The report added that the solutions should “be tangible for residents, and have a direct effect on their quality-of-life.” 

The index does not rank the cities, but it does award “gold,””silver,”and “bronze,” for the top-performing cities. The list is a compilation of the best cities in each category. methodology explained, is based upon 82 “indicators for joy,” including factors such as education access, each city’s inclusive policies and the strength of its local economy, environmental regulations, accessibility to green spaces, work-life balance, etc. 

It named the results after crunching all of the numbers Singapore As the third most ranked city in the world, it is also the happiest in Asia.

In its report, the organization stated that “Singapore is a city state unlike any other. It stands out as a beacon of global economic prosperity, urban innovation, and governance.” The entire nation, which has over 6,000,000 residents, is contained in a single metropolis covering 734.3 sq km. The staggering budget is [$74.8 billion] Singapore continues to push boundaries in what a modern metropolis can achieve.” 

Of course, being rich doesn’t mean you’re happy necessarily. Singapore has other measures to ensure this, including its “world-renowned” universities, government transparency (including a “comprehensive platform of open data, allowing public access to 8,086 datasets), and excellent healthcare access. The report states that healthcare in Singapore is accessible and efficient, thanks to universal medical insurance. There are also 2.8 doctors for every 1,000 residents. This ensures a relatively high life expectancy of residents who, on average reach 83.

Singapore is home to a vibrant culture. Singapore is home to approximately 5.9 million residents. a rich food culture This is a vibrant community that has been influenced all over the continent. luxury hotel sceneOne of the nicest airports in the world. It’s a popular destination for travelers in Asia, and not just because it is a great place to live. It is a popular destination for travelers to Asia, despite the fact that it will be home to over 16,5 million people by 2024. cleanest cities in the world.

Copenhagen follows Singapore at the top of this list. scored the highest total points Its commitment to environmental protection, its top universities and universal health care are just a few of the reasons why. According to the index, Copenhagen is “a leader in green transportation, [where] 69% of the travel in the City is environmentally friendly.” 

Aarhus, Denmark and Antwerp Belgium were the next two most happy places. New York City and Minneapolis, both in the United States, were also included on the list. Silver recognition was given to San Diego, Washington, D.C., Salt Lake City, Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles, Seattle, Baltimore, San Antonio, Texas, and Nashville.

Find the complete list of happy cities on the Institute for Quality of Life’s website.