Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report

Mar 31, 2026 · DW · Shakeel Sobhan

The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the past decade. Finland was once again the happiest country.

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