7. Sweden
Sweden had the highest number of COVID-related deaths of any Nordic country, which may explain why it fell from sixth to seventh place this year. Despite this, it remains one of the world’s happiest countries, thanks in part to its high GDP per capita.
But Switzerland isn’t only about banks, high-end watches, and chocolate (though we’re convinced that chocolate plays an important role in people’s happiness). The Swiss are never far from a quiet hideaway in the mountains or an exquisite getaway by the water, with the magnificent Alps encompassing over 60% of the country and access to over 1,500 lakes.
