10 happiest countries in the world

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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world.html

 

1. Denmark

> Life satisfaction score: 7.8

> Employment rate: 73% (6th highest)

> Self-reported good health: 71% (17th highest)

> Employees working long hours: 1.92% (4th lowest)

> Disposable income: $23,213 (15th lowest)

> Educational attainment: 76% (18th lowest)

> Life expectancy: 79.3 (11th lowest)

 

2. Norway

> Life satisfaction score: 7.6

> Employment rate: 75% (4th highest)

> Self-reported good health: 80% (8th highest)

> Employees working long hours: 2.66% (5th lowest)

> Disposable income: $30,465 (3rd highest)

> Educational attainment: 81% (tied - 15th highest)

> Life expectancy:81.2 (10th highest)

 

3. Netherlands

> Life satisfaction score: 7.5

> Employment rate: 75% (tied - 3rd highest)

> Self-reported good health: 77% (11th highest)

> Employees working long hours: 0.68% (2nd lowest)

> Disposable income: $25,740 (13th highest)

> Educational attainment: 73% (15th lowest)

> Life expectancy: 80.8 (14th highest)

 

4. Switzerland

> Life satisfaction score: 7.5

> Employment rate: 79% (1st highest)

> Self-reported good health: 87% (4th highest)

> Employees working long hours: 5.87% (17th highest)

> Disposable income: $27,756 (5th most)

> Educational attainment: 87% (8th highest)

> Life expectancy: 82.6 (2nd highest)