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New Zealand Happiness Index

New Zealand's happiness index fell to 6.95 points in 2024, down from 7.03 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents a decrease of 1.1% (0.08) from the previous year. New Zealand has the 12th highest happiness index. Within Oceania, it ranks 2nd out of 2 countries.

New Zealand's life expectancy rose to 83 years in 2023, up from 81.96 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 6.95
2023 7.03
2022 7.12
2021 7.2
2020 7.28
2019 7.3
2018 7.31
2017 7.32
2016 7.31
2015 7.33
2014 7.29
2012 7.22
2011 7.37
New Zealand Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of New Zealand 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
Homicide Rate 2.6 1.55 2019
Population 5.34M 5.24M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 96.56% 97.92% 2022