India, March 21 -- Finland has maintained its rank bagging the top spot of being the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, as per the latest annual World Happiness Report.

Released on the UN's International Day of Happiness, the report assesses the quality of life in over 140 countries based on feedback collected from the residents.

Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 represents the best possible life imaginable, Finland scored an impressive average of 7.74, securing its position as the happiest nation globally.

These countries too have maintained their high ranks in happiness reports, owing to their strong social support systems, high standard of living, and commitment to work-life balance.

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