New research from the World Happiness Report reveals that Australia has dropped to 11th place in global happiness rankings for 2024. While Nordic countries like Finland, Denmark, and Iceland dominate the top spots, New Zealand follows Australia in 12th. The report is based on extensive polling by Gallup, assessing individual wellbeing and life satisfaction. Key findings indicate that acts of kindness positively affect happiness, with a noted higher rate of returned lost wallets than anticipated, suggesting that people are more optimistic about others’ kindness than they realize.
This year's World Happiness Report highlighted that Australia has slipped to 11th place, down from its previous 10th positioning, with New Zealand closely following in 12th.
The report underscores how caring and sharing significantly contribute to happiness, revealing that people often underestimate the kindness of others in their communities.
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