HAPPINESS MAP INSTRUCTIONS

The Data for the World Happiness Map is from the University of Leicester Study of international differences in subjective Well Being. While collecting data on this subject isn't an exact science it is considered accurate by most authorities as it relates to Health, Wealth and Education. The study conducted by UK researchers was followed by a BBC Survey that found 81% of the population felt the Government should focus more on making them happier rather than wealthier.

Health was the #1 criteria for most, cited 62% of the time, followed by Wealth 52% and provision for Education 51%....The Chart below the Map ranks all 178 nations from high to low.The UK ranked #41 out of 178 nations that participated and the USA was #23. It should be noted this survey was conducted prior to the Global Recession....2006-2007.