The world’s happiest countries have something to teach us.
Finland ranks No. 1 again in the 2026 World Happiness Report.
The United States? No. 23.
But look at No. 4.
Costa Rica.
It’s not one of the world’s richest countries.
But its people rate their lives higher than people in…
- Sweden
- Norway
- Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Switzerland
Why?
Here are their three treasures for a happier life.
1. The happiest people never forsake family
The 2025 World Happiness Report notes the strong family bonds in Latin American countries.
Family isn’t someone you belong to.
They’re the ones who show up for you in any situation. Think of family like a choir.
