Netherlands

The most important statistic from the Netherlands this year? That its happiness levels changed very little (less than 0.03 percent) between 2005 and 2021. Happiness, it turns out, begins at a young age in the Netherlands. According to a 2013 UNICEF report, Dutch children are the happiest in the world, based on a variety of metrics including educational well-being, safety, and health.

Endorphin-boosting travel tip:

85% of Dutch children eat breakfast with their parents each morning, according to a UNICEF report (a sign of positive well-being). Even though you may be too old to eat breakfast at the table before going to school, you can still have a traditional Dutch breakfast while traveling through the Netherlands. This typically consists of a slice of bread topped with jam, appelstroop, or hagelslag sprinkles.

Average Life Evaluation: 7.415