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Australia Happiness Index

Australia's happiness index fell to 6.97 points in 2024, down from 7.06 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents a decrease of 1.3% (0.09) from the previous year. Australia has the 11th highest happiness index. Within Oceania, it ranks 1st out of 2 countries.

Australia's life expectancy fell to 83.05 years in 2023, down from 83.2 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 6.97
2023 7.06
2022 7.1
2021 7.16
2020 7.18
2019 7.22
2018 7.23
2017 7.27
2016 7.28
2015 7.31
2014 7.28
2012 7.35
2011 7.34
Australia Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Australia is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 34.3 points 33.7 points 2018
Homicide Rate 0.74 0.86 2021
Population 27.2M 26.65M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.5% 0.5% 2018
Primary Enrollment Rate 99.13% 99.93% 2022