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Burundi Happiness Index

Burundi's happiness index was 3.78 points in 2020, unchanged from 2019, according to The World Happiness Report 2021. Burundi has the 17th lowest happiness index. Within Africa, it ranks 36th out of 47 countries.

Burundi's life expectancy rose to 63.65 years in 2023, up from 62.88 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2020)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2020 3.78
2019 3.78
2018 3.78
2017 2.9
2016 2.9
2015 2.9
2014 2.91
2012 3.71
2011 3.68
Burundi Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Burundi 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.