Vietnam Ranks Second in Southeast Asia in Happiness Index
Vietnam has made remarkable strides in the World Happiness Report, climbing to 46th place in the 2025 rankings—an eight-spot improvement from 2023. This steady progress has significantly boosted Vietnam’s global standing, advancing from 77th in 2021 to 65th in 2022 and 54th last year. The country now holds the second position in Southeast Asia, trailing only Singapore.
The latest report, published on March 20 by the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University, assesses the well-being of citizens across 143 countries and territories. The rankings are determined by various factors, including social support, life expectancy, economic stability, and kindness within communities.
For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has maintained its position as the world’s happiest country, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. Notably, Costa Rica and Mexico have entered the top 10 for the first time, securing the 6th and 10th spots, respectively. Meanwhile, the United States has dropped to 24th place—its lowest ranking on record. At the bottom of the list, Afghanistan remains in last place, followed by Sierra Leone and Lebanon. The World Happiness Report is produced in collaboration with the analytics firm Gallup and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, providing insights into global well-being and societal progress.
