India’s World Happiness Score
#74 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)
4.05
Year-over-year
+0.02
Change since start (2011→2023)
-0.92
Key insights
- From 2011 to 2023, World Happiness Score changed by -0.92.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): +0.02.
- Lowest level: 3.57 in 2019.
- Highest level: 4.98 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 | 4.98 |
| 2012 | 4.77 |
| 2014 | 4.57 |
| 2015 | 4.40 |
| 2016 | 4.32 |
| 2017 | 4.19 |
| 2018 | 4.02 |
| 2019 | 3.57 |
| 2020 | 3.82 |
| 2021 | 3.78 |
| 2022 | 4.04 |
| 2023 | 4.05 |
Source: World Happiness Report