This is no coincidence. Nordic countries rank so high on the happiness report because
they have things like free education and healthcare, low crime rates, cushy social security nets
, a relatively homogeneous population and they’re fairly prosperous. … Here’s how the Nordic countries find work-life balance.
The idea of
friluftsliv
is a popular way for people in Nordic countries to keep happy during the wintertime. … The cosy Scandinavian concept of hygge has become popular around the world in recent years, but during long winters there is another idea that helps with the wellbeing of Nordic people.
Several experts have made their guess on how to explain Nordic happiness, and one way is by looking at the framework surrounding them. These include
well-functioning democracy, free education and healthcare, and a high priority of life balance
.
Why are Swedish people the happiest?
Sweden is one of the most sustainable countries in the world, again 99% of their waste is gone to recycling/is recycled and 40% of swedes buy eco labeled items. … That sort of reputation grants swedes happiness and they are
contributing a lot of green acts to the world
, another reason for happiness.
- Coastal Scenery. Scoured by glaciers, speckled with islands and buffeted by wind and rain, the Nordic coastlines are spectacular. …
- Hiking. …
- Cycling. …
- Vikings. …
- Winter Wonders. …
- Canoeing & Kayaking. …
- Modern Art & Architecture. …
- Historic Buildings & Churches.
In Nordic countries, they found,
12.3% of the population are struggling or suffering
. That rose to 13.5% of the 18 to 23 year age group. Among Swedish young women, it is 19.5% – nearly one in five – compared with 13.8% of Swedish young men. The only age group less happy than the young were the oldest.
- Spend time outdoors. Milder temperatures help, but Scandinavians spend plenty of time outdoors in the winter months. …
- Learn to ski, and learn to enjoy it. …
- When indoors, use light. …
- Embrace winter fashion. …
- Bake simple treats. …
- Shift your mindset.
Why Norwegians are so happy?
Norway just like every Nordic country offers high levels of social supports.
Access to social services is free and equal to everyone
, regardless of their income. They provide free health care and free education generously. For that, they spend 12% more than the average GDP.
Why is Norway so rich?
“Norway is rich today because of
the well-educated labour force, productive public and private sectors
, and rich natural resources. … Norway puts its oil revenues into the Government Pension Fund, the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world.
Of the top ten richest countries in the world, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland rank similarly to Nordic countries in terms of both high life satisfaction and low inequality of life satisfaction scores. … In these studies, we consistently find
the Nordic countries are the happiest in the world
.
Finland, Norway and Sweden had large forest resources, and, thus, timber and pulp and paper have been important export products. Sweden also has
significant iron ore reserves
, which brought wealth to the country even prior to modern industrialisation.
Which is the most saddest country in the world?
People in war-torn
Afghanistan
are the most unhappy with their lives, followed by Zimbabwe (148), Rwanda (147), Botswana (146) and Lesotho (145). The happiness study ranks the countries of the world on the basis of questions from the Gallup World Poll.
The Nordics are
among the world’s 10 smartest countries
– most likely to ‘produce the next Google’ Sweden, Finland and Denmark are very well-positioned to foster the big ideas of tomorrow. … Sweden tops the Nordic countries at sixth place, tightly followed by Finland and Denmark on 9
th
and 10
th
spots.
29 Reasons
Norway
Is The Most Beautiful Scandinavian Country.
- Dressing stylishly, despite the weather.
- Recycling.
- Skiing.
- Getting drunk on a schedule.
- Carrying on with their daily lives, even in extreme circumstances.
- Being honest about taxes.
- Living in gorgeous apartments while remaining frugal.
Blonde hair, blue eyes
Like elsewhere in Europe, Norwegians, Danes and Swedes have a range of hair and eye colours. There are two theories as to why many Scandinavians have blonde hair. One popular theory is it was
caused by genetic mutations as a result of the lack of sunlight once humans began to spread north
.
