"In 2022, Bhutan's average happiness score was 0.781, reflecting a slight increase of 3.3% since 2015. This indicates a delicate balance in the nation's happiness levels, despite emerging challenges."
"The recent emigration trend, with 1.5% of the population moving abroad last year, highlights rising unemployment and dissatisfaction, challenging Bhutan's 'kingdom of happiness' narrative."
"The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted tourism, a vital income source for Bhutan. In 2023, visitor numbers reached only a third of pre-pandemic levels, indicating ongoing economic struggles."
"Bhutan's focus on measuring gross national happiness through extensive surveys reveals its commitment to happiness as a national priority, yet economic realities may be jeopardizing this ideal."
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