Top 20 happiest countries in the world

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network just released their annual “World Happiness Report” for 2013.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network just released their annual " World Happiness Report " for 2013.
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A number of different measures contribute to the average overall happiness of any given country, including GDP per capita, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, and even overall generosity and social support.

Below is a ranking of the top 20 happiest countries in the world, from least happy to most happy.

These Are The Top 20 Happiest Countries In The World
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20. Venezuela

Venezuela
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19. Luxembourg

Luxembourg
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18. Ireland

Ireland
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17. United States of America

United States of America
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16. Mexico

Mexico
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15. Panama

Panama
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14. United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates
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13. New Zealand

New Zealand
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12. Costa Rica

Costa Rica
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11. Israel

Israel
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10. Australia

Australia
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9. Iceland

Iceland
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8. Austria

Austria
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7. Finland

Finland
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6. Canada

Canada
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5. Sweden

Sweden
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4. The Netherlands

The Netherlands
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3. Switzerland

Switzerland
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2. Norway

Norway
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1. Denmark

Denmark
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Here is a chart of the top 50 happiest countries.

Here is a chart of the top 50 happiest countries. 

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Source: Buzzfeed
more info at http://unsdsn.org/files/2013/09/WorldHappinessReport2013_online.pdf

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