Botswana’s World Happiness Score
#117 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).
Latest (2023)
3.38
Year-over-year
-0.05
Change since start (2011→2023)
-1.20
Key insights
- From 2011 to 2023, World Happiness Score changed by -1.20.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -0.05.
- Lowest level: 3.38 in 2023.
- Highest level: 4.58 in 2011.
World Happiness Score Chart (2011–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
World Happiness Score Table (2011–2023)
| Year | World Happiness Score |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.58 |
| 2012 | 3.97 |
| 2014 | 4.33 |
| 2015 | 3.97 |
| 2016 | 3.77 |
| 2017 | 3.59 |
| 2018 | 3.49 |
| 2019 | 3.48 |
| 2020 | 3.47 |
| 2021 | 3.47 |
| 2022 | 3.44 |
| 2023 | 3.38 |
Source: World Happiness Report