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Iceland Happiness Index

Iceland's happiness index fell to 7.52 points in 2024, down from 7.53 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents almost no change from the previous year, with a slight decline of 0.01. Iceland has the 3rd highest happiness index. Other top countries are Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Netherlands.

Iceland's life expectancy rose to 82.61 years in 2023, up from 82.12 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 7.52
2023 7.53
2022 7.53
2021 7.56
2020 7.55
2019 7.5
2018 7.49
2017 7.5
2016 7.5
2015 7.5
2014 7.56
2012 7.36
2011 6.89
Iceland Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Iceland 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 26.6 points 26.1 points 2018
Homicide Rate 0.54 1.36 2021
Population 404,610 393,349 2024
Poverty Rate 0.3% 0% 2018
Primary Enrollment Rate 98.51% 98.57% 2022