"World Happiness Report 2024: Finland Tops Again, US and Western Europe Drop"

Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, with other Nordic countries also ranking high. The United States and Germany dropped out of the top 20, while Afghanistan remained at the bottom. Factors contributing to Finland's happiness include a strong welfare society, trust in state authorities, and a healthy work-life balance. The report also highlighted growing happiness inequality across different regions, with younger generations being happier in some areas but not in others.