For the seventh consecutive year, Finland retained its position as the world's happiest country according to the annual UN- sponsored World Happiness Report.
Denmark ranks among the top 10 happiest nations, closely following Finland.
As per the World Happiness Report, Iceland, a Nordic nation, also secured a position among the top 10 happiest countries.
Sweden, a Scandinavian nation celebrated for its scenic coastal islands and inland lakes, holds the fourth position as one of the happiest countries globally.
The Netherlands, situated in northwestern Europe, is listed among the top 10 happiest countries worldwide.
Australia, boasting a population of over 15 million, has earned a place among the world's happiest nations.
Costa Rica is a Central American nation characterized by its rugged terrain and lush rainforests. Securing the 12th position, it stands among the world's happiest countries.
According to the World Happiness Report, Kuwait, an Asian nation, holds the 13th position as one of the happiest countries globally.
The United States and Germany did not make it into the top 20 happiest countries, instead ranking 23rd and 24th, respectively.
India maintained its position at 126 in the happiness index, unchanged from the previous year.