Nordic countries top happiest places on Earth, while US drops on list

The video discusses the 2024 World Happiness Report, highlighting Finland as the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year. It lists the top ten countries, with the US ranking 23rd, marking its first drop from the top 20 since 2012. The report evaluates factors like standard of living, life expectancy, freedom, and corruption perception. The discussion also touches on the US's current challenges, including the lingering effects of COVID-19, which had the highest case count and death toll globally.

Which country has been ranked as the happiest in the world for the seventh consecutive year in the 2024 World Happiness Report?

• Iceland

• Finland

• Sweden

• Denmark

What is the rank of the United States in the 2024 World Happiness Report?

• 18th

• 23rd

• 15th

• 20th

In which year was the World Happiness Report first published?

• 2018

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the World Happiness Report?

• Military strength

• Healthy life expectancy

• Standard of living

• Freedom

What global event is mentioned as having a lingering impact on the United States' happiness ranking?

• Trade wars

• The financial crisis

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Climate change