Finland, Iceland and Denmark are the happiest countries in the world as northern Europe dominates the rankings

• Finland is the happiest country in the world., according to the World Happiness Report
• Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the rankings of the top 10 happiest countries in the world have, more or less, remained the same as 2019.
• Here's a quick look at the top 10 happiest countries in the world.

Finland has topped the charts when it comes to being the happiest country in the world again. In fact, the top 10 happiest countries in the world are mostly from northern Europe. The only non-European nations, which managed to crack the top 10 were New Zealand and Israel.

It goes without saying that 2020 was a tough year, world over. Things like trust and well-being took centre stage and people’s livelihoods were affected by lockdowns, lack of transportation and, in a lot of cases, unemployment.

“One possible explanation is that people see COVID-19 as a common, outside threat affecting everybody and that this has generated a greater sense of solidarity and fellow-feeling,” said Canadian economist John Helliwell in a statement explaining why the ranking has not changed drastically as compared to last year.

Here's a quick look at the top 10 happiest countries in the world: