Oceania Happiness Index Ranking (2025)
In 2024, happiness index in Oceania was highest in Australia at 6.97 points, followed by New Zealand at 6.95 points. The average happiness index across countries in Oceania was 6.96 points, the median was 6.96 points, and New Zealand recorded the lowest happiness index at 6.95 points, according to The World Happiness Report 2025.
Data is available for the period 2011 to 2024 across 2 countries in Oceania.
| Rank | Country | Current Value ↓ | Previous Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.97 points | 7.06 points | 2024 | |
| 2 | 6.95 points | 7.03 points | 2024 |
Oceania Happiness Index Ranking (2025) : Definition
The Happiness Index 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.