epa12833355 A person walks at an outdoor recreation area in Helsinki, Finland, 19 March 2026. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, covering 147 countries, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year. EPA/KIMMO BRANDT

epa12833338 People cycle and walk in downtown Helsinki, Finland, 19 March 2026. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, covering 147 countries, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year. EPA/KIMMO BRANDT

epa12833332 People walk in downtown Helsinki, Finland, 19 March 2026. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, covering 147 countries, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year. EPA/KIMMO BRANDT