The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained the happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year.
Mexico and Costa Rica entered the top 10 for the first time. The report emphasizes the positive impact of benevolence and social connections on happiness levels.
Factors contributing to the rankings include meal-sharing habits, political polarization, and family household size. The belief in the kindness of others and active caring were highlighted as key factors influencing happiness levels globally.
In 2012, America saw a spike at the 11th spot, currently the U.S. ranks 24th.
