Heavy social media use is harming young people’s well-being in many countries, according to a U.N.-backed World Happiness report released on Thursday (March 18, 2026), which also ranked Finland as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.
This year’s World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people.
This year as well, Nordic countries lead the happiness rankings.
Top ten countries in the World Happiness Report 2026
Finland
