This chart compares the Happiness Index of the United States and various African countries from 2006 to 2024. While the Happiness Index in the US remains relatively stable, African countries show diverse trends. The variations in happiness levels by country highlight the impact of social and economic factors on overall well-being.
Comparison of Happiness Index Between the United States and African Countries, 2006-2024
This chart compares the Happiness Index of the United States and various African countries from 2006 to 2024.
Parsing Data
Data Source: World Happiness Report
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The Happiness Index measures how satisfied individuals feel about their lives, typically influenced by factors such as economic stability, health, and social relationships.
| Rank | Name | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
1 |  United States | 6.72 pts |
2 |  Libya | 5.87 pts |
3 |  Mauritius | 5.82 pts |
4 |  South Africa | 5.42 pts |
5 |  Algeria | 5.36 pts |
6 |  Republic of the Congo | 5.22 pts |
7 |  Mozambique | 5.22 pts |
8 |  Gabon | 5.11 pts |
9 |  Ivory Coast | 5.08 pts |
10 |  Guinea | 5.02 pts |
11 |  Senegal | 4.97 pts |
12 |  Nigeria | 4.88 pts |
13 |  Cameroon | 4.87 pts |
14 |  Namibia | 4.83 pts |
15 |  Morocco | 4.79 pts |
16 |  Somalia | 4.67 pts |
17 |  Niger | 4.56 pts |
18 |  Burkina Faso | 4.55 pts |
19 |  Mauritania | 4.50 pts |
20 |  The Gambia | 4.49 pts |
