Global Happiness Rankings Reveal Cyprus's Decline
March 19, 2026
Cypriots are reported to be increasingly unhappy over the years, with Cyprus ranking 62nd globally according to research from the University of Oxford. Finland has maintained the top position for nine consecutive years, followed by Iceland and Denmark. Israel is also in the top ten, contrasting with the region's situation. The research examines various factors affecting happiness, such as GDP and life expectancy. The US ranks 23rd, and no English-speaking country is in the top ten this year.