Disneyworld may be known as the "happiest place on earth," but there are several others, and Disney isn't even one of them, according to 24/7 Wall St.
For the second year in the row, the online site examined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's report on life satisfaction in the developed world. According to the site, Economic prosperity, health and a strong social support network continue to correspond highly with happiness."
The OECD measured 30 sets of data in 11 categories that relate to life satisfaction to come up with a list of the top 10 happiest nations in the world.
According to the measurements, the United States does not make the list. It fell just short, making the 11th happiest country. Several countries on the western hemisphere make are on top. Consider visiting one of these real "happiest places on earth" when planning your next trip and find out why the locals are so satisfied.
1. Denmark
Life satisfaction score: 7.8 (1st)
Employment rate: 73% (6th highest)
Self-reported good health: 71% (17th highest)
Employees working long hours: 1.92% (4th highest)
Disposable income: $23,213 (15th lowest)
Educational attainment: 76% (18th lowest)
Life expectancy: 79.3 (11th lowest)
2. Norway
Life satisfaction score: 7.6 (2nd)
Employment rate: 75% (4th highest)
Self-reported good health: 80% (8th highest)
Employees working long hours: 2.66% (5th highest)
Disposable income: $30,465 (5th highest)
Educational attainment: 81% (15th highest)
Life expectancy:81.2 (10th highest)
3. Netherlands
Life satisfaction score: 7.5 (tied for 3rd)
Employment rate: 75% (3rd highest)
Self-reported good health: 77% (11th highest)
Employees working long hours: 0.68% (2nd highest)
Disposable income: $25,740 (13th highest)
Educational attainment: 73% (15th lowest)
Life expectancy: 80.8 (14th highest)
4. Switzerland
Life satisfaction score: 7.5 (tied for 3rd)
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)
5. Austria
Life satisfaction score: 7.5 (tied for 3rd)
Employment rate: 72% (8th highest)
Self-reported good health: 69% (17th lowest)
Employees working long hours: 9.02% (10th highest)
Disposable income: $27,541 (7th highest)
Educational attainment: 82% (13th highest)
Life expectancy: 80.7 (22nd lowest)
6. Israel
Life satisfaction score: 7.4 (tied for 4th)
Employment rate: 60% (11th lowest)
Self-reported good health: 81% (7th highest)
Employees working long hours: 18.92% (3rd highest)
Disposable income: n/a
Educational attainment: 82% (12th highest)
Life expectancy: 81.7 years (6th highest)
7. Finland
Life satisfaction score: 7.4 (tied for 4th)
Employment rate: 68% (14th highest)
Self-reported good health: 68% (15th lowest)
Employees working long hours: 3.66% (8th highest)
Disposable income: $24,958 (14th highest)
Educational attainment: 82% (14th highest)
Life expectancy: 80.2 years (16th lowest)
8. Australia
Life satisfaction score: 7.4 (tied for 4th)
Employment rate: 72% (9th highest)
Self-reported good health: 85% (5th highest)
Employees working long hours:13.99% (4th highest)
Disposable income: $26,927 (9th highest)
Educational attainment: 71% (12th lowest)
Life expectancy: 81.8 years (5th highest)
9. Canada
Life satisfaction score: 7.4 (tied for 4th)
Employment rate: 72% (7th highest)
Self-reported good health: 88% (3rd highest)
Employees working long hours: 3.91% (11th highest)
Disposable income: $27,138 (8th highest)
Educational attainment: 88% (5th highest)
Life expectancy: 80.8 years (13th highest)
10. Sweden
Life satisfaction score: 7.3 (5th)
Employment rate: 73% (5th highest)
Self-reported good health: 79% (9th highest)
Employees working long hours: 1.28% (3rd lowest)
Disposable income: $26,633 (11th highest)
Educational attainment: 86% (9th highest)
Life expectancy: 81.5 years (7th highest)
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