Global Happiness Rankings: Why Nordic Countries Lead

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This episode explores the latest findings from the World Happiness Report, where Nordic countries—led by Finland—continue to top the rankings thanks to strong social systems and low corruption. We examine why Spain ranks 41st, the key factors behind national well-being such as health, income, and freedom, and the surprising regional impact of social media—negative for youth mental health in Western Europe but more positive in Latin America. Ultimately, we discuss how happiness depends on the balance between institutional stability and a strong sense of community.