Austria’s World Happiness Score
#127 of 155 in the World Happiness Score progress rankings
The World Happiness Report score reflects the national average of self-reported life evaluations (on a 0-10 scale). It provides insight into a country's subjective well-being (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 2011 to 2024, World Happiness Score changed by -0.42.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): -0.10.
- Lowest level: 6.81 in 2024.
- Highest level: 7.37 in 2012.
World Happiness Score Chart (2011–2024)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
World Happiness Score Table (2011–2024)
| Year | World Happiness Score |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7.23 |
| 2012 | 7.37 |
| 2014 | 7.20 |
| 2015 | 7.12 |
| 2016 | 7.01 |
| 2017 | 7.14 |
| 2018 | 7.25 |
| 2019 | 7.29 |
| 2020 | 7.27 |
| 2021 | 7.16 |
| 2022 | 7.10 |
| 2023 | 6.91 |
| 2024 | 6.81 |
Source: World Happiness Report
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