The UN's World Happiness Report 2025 analyzes factors impacting global happiness, emphasizing the importance of social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and the absence of corruption. A smaller 'happiness gap' within countries correlates with higher overall happiness. The report also highlights the positive effects of benevolent actions during and post-COVID, noting a sustained rise in such behaviors. The findings suggest that kindness and community interactions bolster personal and collective well-being, making it crucial for policymakers and travelers alike to consider these insights for happier living conditions.
This year, the UN's report also includes an analysis on the wellbeing benefits of benevolent acts such as donating, volunteering, and helping strangers, concluding that expecting kindness from others and living in a caring community are strong predictors of happiness.
During 2020, researchers reported a global surge in benevolent acts, specifically in the helping of strangers. In 2024, this COVID-era surge in benevolence declined year-over-year but remains over 10% higher than 2017-19 levels almost everywhere in the world.
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