The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, in collaboration with various partners, has released its World Happiness Report 2025, ranking countries based on citizen well-being and happiness.
In the 2025 rankings, Tunisia was 113th out of 147 countries globally—a slight improvement from its 115th position last year. Among African nations, it ranks 16th out of 40.
The report evaluates happiness through subjective life satisfaction surveys alongside six key socioeconomic factors: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and absence of corruption.
Mauritius reclaimed its title as Africa’s happiest nation (78th globally), buoyed by its tourism, agriculture, and service-driven economy. Libya, despite political instability since 2011, surged to 2nd in Africa (79th globally), followed by Algeria (84th), South Africa (95th), and Mozambique (96th). Morocco ranked just ahead of Tunisia at 112th worldwide (15th in Africa), while Egypt trailed at 135th globally (31st in Africa).
Finland secured the top spot for the eighth consecutive year, attributed to strong social equality, universal healthcare, free education, low crime rates, work-life balance policies,
Rounding out the top five were Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
The report highlights that social connections significantly impact happiness, irrespective of economic conditions.
Households of four reported higher happiness levels, while single individuals, despite potential economic satisfaction, noted lower life fulfillment.
