Japan’s World Happiness Score
#45 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 (2024)
6.15
Year-over-year
+0.09
Change since start (2011→2024)
+0.09
Key insights
- From 2011 to 2024, World Happiness Score changed by +0.09.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): +0.09.
- Lowest level: 5.87 in 2019.
- Highest level: 6.15 in 2024.
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 | 6.06 |
| 2012 | 6.06 |
| 2014 | 5.99 |
| 2015 | 5.92 |
| 2016 | 5.92 |
| 2017 | 5.92 |
| 2018 | 5.89 |
| 2019 | 5.87 |
| 2020 | 5.94 |
| 2021 | 6.04 |
| 2022 | 6.13 |
| 2023 | 6.06 |
| 2024 | 6.15 |
Source: World Happiness Report