Why in News?  

The World Happiness Report 2025 has been released. 

Published by: 

• Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford 
• In collaboration with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an independent editorial board 

Parameters Assessed: GDP per capita, Social support, Healthy life expectancy at birth, Freedom to make life choices, Generosity, Perceptions of corruption 

Global Rankings Highlights: 

• Finland has topped the list, followed by Denmark and Iceland. 
• India has been ranked 118th out of 147 countries.