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Zambia’s World Happiness Score

#94 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)
3.98
Year-over-year
0.00
Change since start (2011→2023)
-0.81

Key insights

  • From 2011 to 2023, World Happiness Score changed by -0.81.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): +0.00.
  • Lowest level: 3.76 in 2020.
  • Highest level: 5.13 in 2014.

World Happiness Score Chart (2011–2023)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

World Happiness Score Table (2011–2023)

World Happiness Score — Zambia
Year World Happiness Score
2011 4.80
2012 4.80
2014 5.13
2015 4.80
2016 4.38
2017 4.51
2018 4.38
2019 4.04
2020 3.76
2021 3.98
2022 3.98
2023 3.98

Source: World Happiness Report