HANOI (Vietnam Insider) – Vietnam has climbed to the 46th position in the 2025 World Happiness Report, marking an impressive rise of eight places from the previous ranking in 2023. This continued progress places Vietnam second in Southeast Asia, trailing only Singapore.
Released on March 20 by the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University, the report evaluates 143 countries and territories based on citizens’ self-reported well-being. Vietnam’s upward trajectory has been consistent, improving from 77th in 2021 to 65th in 2022, 54th in 2023, and now 46th in 2025.
Globally, Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. Notably, Costa Rica and Mexico have entered the top 10 for the first time, ranking 6th and 10th, respectively. Meanwhile, the United States has fallen to 24th place, its lowest position on record. At the bottom of the rankings, Afghanistan remains last, followed by Sierra Leone and Lebanon.
The World Happiness Report is compiled in collaboration with Gallup and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It assesses happiness based on factors such as social support, life expectancy, economic stability, and community kindness.
Vietnam’s steady improvement reflects its ongoing economic and social progress, making it one of the standout performers in the region.
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Source: Vietnam Insider