Happiest Country

Norway is a very cold area in winter, and you can believe that because of the darkness and cold, the people who live here are prone to depression. On the other hand, Norway is consistently ranked among the top 10 countries in the World Happiness Report. Norway topped the ranking in 2017, but dropped to second in 2018, losing the top spot to Finland. How is the happiness index calculated? According to Visit Norway, this decision is based on six factors, including income, independence and longevity.

In terms of overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP, Norway ranks among the highest taxing countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Residents' access to extensive social amenities, such as universal healthcare, access to education and subsidized parental leave, may be related to a "strong social foundation". sure" that Sachs praised. According to Sachs, people's happiness is tied to what they get from their taxes: "They are satisfied because these societies are not only rich, but also have high equality, social trust, and loyalty. government reality." They have many paid vacations, no out-of-pocket health care costs, no or minimal education fees, and high-quality public services for all."