Kenyans are listed among the unhappy countries in the world

Kenya has dropped to 115th place in global happiness, continuing to decline for two years despite its previous five years.
The country remains the happiest nation in the East African region, doing well than neighbors like Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia
Finland, Denmark, and Iceland are leading the list, promoting the ongoing Nordic regime, with Afghanistan being the most influential country
The United States went down to 24th with Nordic nations being strengthened due to high social beliefs and public services

Nairobi – The level of happiness in Kenya has dropped again, according to a 2025 global happiness report.

Kenya remains the happiest nation in East Africa, surpassing its neighbors. (Photo has been used for example) Photo: Sarah Waiswa.
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Kenya is now ranked 115 out of the 147 nations surveyed, marking the second consecutive decline.

In 2024, Kenya was listed 114, having already dropped from number 111 in 2023.

Which country is the happiest in the world?

In the world, Finland has once again claimed the first place as the happiest country in the world, followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.

Players — Finland, Lapland, a photo of happy friends, playing on a jet on the lake. Photo: Westend61.
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Under such standards, Afghanistan remains the world's most unpleasant country, ranking 147, followed by Sierra Leone (146), Lebanon (145), Malawi (144), and Zimbabwe (143).

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Happy World Independence evaluate happiness on the basis of life satisfaction, using important aspects such as GDP per person, social assistance, health age, freedom of life decisions, generosity and attitudes about corruption.

These rates depend on an average of three years to ensure stability, meaning major changes are rare unless a serious conflict arises. The amazing trend in this year's report is the continued rule of the Nordic nations, which have been holding high positions from time to time due to high social beliefs, economic stability, and high quality public services.

Meanwhile, industrialized western nations such as the United States (now listed of 24), Canada (18), and Switzerland (13) have seen a rapid decline, a significant involvement and increased political divisions and social mistrust.

Despite international uncertainty, the report highlights that people have a tendency to undermine the goodness of others. Researchers suggest that recognizing good intentions in society can contribute to greater happiness in general.