Top 10 African Counties from 2022 World Happiness Report

What is the Annual 2022 World Happiness Report?

The World Happiness Report is a publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network that ranks the national happiness of countries. This report uses the 6 indicators that include; social support, GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption in business or government. The information below shows a list of the top 10 African counties from the annual 2022 World Happiness Report.

1. Mauritius (Ranked 52)
2. Libya (Ranked 86)
3. Ivory Coast (Ranked 88)
4. South Africa (Ranked 91)
5. The Gambia (Ranked 93)
6. Algeria (Ranked 96)
7. Liberia (Ranked 97)
8. The Congo (Ranked 99)
9. Morocco (Ranked 100)
10. Mozambique (Ranked 101)

Notable Rankings

It is notable to point out that almost 20% of the countries on the African continent are in the top 100 ranking in the world. They rank ahead of larger countries like Turkey and India. Finland has retained the number one ranked spot. The other African countries listed are; Cameroon, Senegal, Niger, Gabon, Guinea, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, Mali, Namibia, Eswatini, Madagascar, Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Togo, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Botswana, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.

Over 30 African countries have made this report which is an aspirational achievement. Despite economic, financial, and political challenges, the countries have shown positive growth. There is room for improvement, but it is also important to celebrate all success in the right direction.

Conclusion

The report explores under-reported aspects of countries around the world. As a result, it helps shine a light on the African countries showing positive progress. Life on the continent of Africa is increasingly improving year over year. With more investment and increased governance, these countries will improve. Finally, any positive news and reporting will help increase investments.