Iceland

Iceland has a high percentage of respondents who said they felt like they could rely on a fellow citizen in times of need. Perhaps the country's post-2007 financial collapse and subsequent revitalization made this most obvious. When it comes to happiness, Icelanders are unfazed. You'd think that the constant influx of American tourists into Reykjavik might have dealt a blow to the residents' happiness—after all, it must be a little harder to get that dinner reservation than it used to be. They can always leave the city and travel to a rural area that resembles another planet, so perhaps that has something to do with it.

Endorphin-boosting travel tip:

It's easy to socialize with your friends and family in a small country like Iceland, which is a huge factor in overall happiness. Join an Icelandic family for a home-cooked meal, which you can easily arrange through a number of tour companies. Creative Iceland has a similar offer in Reykjavik, while Viator has one in the fishing town of Hofn.

Average Life Evaluation: 7.557