Sometimes, life can be tough. Stress from home, work, school, or any other area can make the world feel overwhelming. During these times, escaping to a destination known for its happiness and carefree atmosphere can be an ideal way to recharge.
In June, Casino.com released an analysis identifying the happiest countries on earth. This analysis focused on nations with a Human Development Index Score of over 0.8, according to The United Nations Development Program. Factors such as average salaries, unemployment rates, crime rates, sunshine hours, and average retirement ages were examined. After crunching the numbers, Austria emerged as the happiest nation of all.
“Austria is crowned the happiest country, scoring 7.26 out of 10 in our index,” the team reported. “The Central European nation scores relatively high across the board, placing in the top 10 for four of the six factors we looked at. It scores particularly high for its retirement age of 62.5, sharing second place for this factor.”
Slovenia came in second, with a Happiness Score of 72. The nation boasts the lowest retirement age at 62 and is one of the safest countries on the list, taking third place for safety with a score of 77.3 out of 100. Overall, Slovenia scored 7.20 out of 10, making it a top contender for a stress-free escape.
Switzerland ranked third with a score of 7.15, highlighted by its incredible safety and ranking within the top five nations for average annual salary, which is $72,993. This combination of factors makes Switzerland an appealing destination for those seeking happiness and security.
The top 10 happiest countries also include South Korea in fourth place, followed by Luxembourg, Iceland, Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. Each of these countries offers unique benefits that contribute to their high happiness rankings.
The researchers also highlighted Greece for its low retirement age of 62, shared with Luxembourg, Slovenia, and South Korea. This makes Greece another attractive destination for those looking to not only vacation but potentially retire early from the daily grind.
