Sri Lanka has slipped further down the World Happiness Index, ranking 133rd with a score of 3.9, according to the recently released World Happiness Report 2025. This marks a decline from its previous position of 128th.
The report, compiled by the Wellbeing Research Centre of the University of Oxford in Britain, is published annually to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Happiness, observed on March 20th.
For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been declared the world’s happiest country, achieving the highest score of 7.736 out of 10. This recognition is largely attributed to Finland’s robust welfare system and quality of life.
Following Finland, Denmark ranks second, with Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands securing the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively.
Sri Lanka’s further decline in the index highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the nation despite efforts aimed at improving the well-being of its citizens.
