Iceland is at the third spot in the world’s happiest countries list. It offers relatively low-income tax, free health care and free higher education to its citizens. The island nation has also been hailed as the most peaceful nation on Earth. The per capita income of Iceland is $52,490 per year. The percentage of the population who report having someone to count on in times of trouble is the highest in Iceland or 99 percent.
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The per capita income in Switzerland is $63,660 per year. It is considered one of happiest countries in the world as there is an absence of corruption and people have good faith in the government. It has a good life expectancy of 83.20 years. The job satisfaction in the country is very encouraging as people have less fear in the jobs. Professionals in Switzerland are highly paid. Social support and generosity are the paramount features of the country.
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Finland was ranked at fifth position in the list of world’s happiest countries. Finland has per capita income of $43,400 per year. The Europe’s eighth largest country has also been ranked among the countries with the highest quality of life and it also features among the most peaceful nations of the world. The country has a healthy life expectancy of 80 years. It also did well on the parameters such as freedom to make life choices, generosity, and trust.
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Netherlands is one of Europe’s best countries. As per a study, 88 percent of Dutch people say that they are happy. Netherlands scores well on feelings of belongingness, companionship, love, and warmth. Dutch people make time for family and friends. They aim for healthy habits such as daily exercises and a well-balanced diet. The per capita income of Netherlands is $50,320 per year. The life expectancy is 81 years.
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