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Turkmenistan Happiness Index

Turkmenistan's happiness index rose to 5.47 points in 2021, up from 5.07 points in 2020, according to The World Happiness Report 2022. This represents an increase of 7.9% (0.4) from the previous year. Turkmenistan has happiness index lower than the global median (5.47 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Asia, Turkmenistan is lower (5.47 points vs regional median 5.49 points) and ranks 24th out of 45 countries in Asia.

Turkmenistan's life expectancy rose to 70.07 years in 2023, up from 69.91 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2021)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2021 5.47
2020 5.07
2019 5.12
2018 5.25
2017 5.64
2016 5.82
2015 5.66
2014 5.55
2012 5.63
2011 6.57
Turkmenistan Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Turkmenistan 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
Population 7.49M 7.36M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.28% 109.88% 2022