For the seventh straight year, Finland holds the title of the happiest country globally, with Brazil moving up five spots to 44th. In South America, Brazil ranks third, just behind Uruguay (26th) and Chile (38th). The 2024 World Happiness Report assesses happiness based on six factors: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and corruption levels. […]
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