Following the recent report by 2025 World Happiness during the celebration of International Day of Happiness, Mauritius leads in Africa as the happiest, ranking 78th globally with a score of 5.832. Libya follows closely at 79th (5.820), and Algeria at 84th (5.571).
These nations, despite their challenges, have made economic and social strides that contribute to relatively higher life satisfaction. Nigeria is ranked 105 out of 147 nations.
According to Business Insider, persistent challenges such as economic hardship, political instability, healthcare crises, and limited access to education continue to weigh down happiness levels in Africa. Unfortunately, for many African nations, the reality is far grimmer. Nigeria, for instance, ranked 105th out of 147 countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, revealing the ongoing struggles of Africa’s most populous nation. Sierra Leone, however, holds the position of Africa’s least happy country, ranking 146th globally with a low score of 2.998. Malawi follows at 144th with 3.260, while Zimbabwe ranks 143rd with a score of 3.396.
Finland has been crowned the happiest country for the eighth year in a row, with Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway following closely behind.
