World Happiness Report
Read annual chapters and summaries about well-being research.
What it is
Read annual chapters and summaries about well-being research. The 2026 executive summary discusses happiness and social media and introduces chapter evidence.
Why it is selected
The overview helps readers locate chapters and distinguish their evidence approaches.
Who it suits and when to use it
Useful for social science and education policy; do not turn association into causation.
Usage note
The summary was read; datasets and country rankings were not recalculated.