Top 2 in Top 10 countries with the highest happiness index in the world in 2023.
In the 2023 happy country rankings, Denmark retains second place with an overall score of 7,586. The country is famous for its hygge lifestyle, a cozy lifestyle and happiness from the simple things in life. This proves that the fact that Danes pay high taxes does not mean that they are unhappy. In fact, Danes pay the highest personal income tax rate in Europe (nearly 56%), but in return they benefit from a comprehensive social welfare system. This system provides free education and health care for everyone, thereby ensuring the quality of life for the whole society here.