Based on the 2024 World Happiness Index, people in Pakistan are relatively happier than those in India.
Happiness Levels in Pakistan
While happiness is a subjective experience, the World Happiness Index offers a comparative look at national levels of well-being. The 2024 report placed Pakistan at 108th out of 143 countries.
World Happiness Index Ranking
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 108 |
| India | 126 |
- The 2024 World Happiness Report indicates that Pakistanis are happier than Indians, with a difference of 18 ranking positions. This difference does not mean that all Pakistanis are happy, or that they are overwhelmingly happier than all people in India, but that on average Pakistan performs better than India in the measurements of the happiness index.
- It’s essential to recognize that the World Happiness Index uses factors like:
- GDP per capita
- Social support
- Healthy life expectancy
- Freedom to make life choices
- Generosity
- Perceptions of corruption
to make calculations on happiness levels.
Further Considerations
The position of Pakistan in the index suggests a moderate level of happiness. While Pakistanis are demonstrably happier than Indians, they still have room for improvement in terms of overall well-being when compared with countries higher on the list.
