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 topped the list of the happiest countries in the 2024 edition?

How many years has Finland topped the list of happiest countries?

What was the rank of the United States in the latest World Happiness Report?

What factors are considered in the World Happiness Report?

What are some of the after effects mentioned that might have impacted the happiness ranking in the US?