- A recent study analyzed more than 150 countries to identify the ones with the happiest families, including metrics such as the number of families, divorce rates, and overall happiness ranks.
- The Netherlands is the country with the happiest families, leading in the overall ranking with high metrics.
- Ireland’s low divorce rate contributes to its ranking, while also having the largest average household size on the list.
Findings summed up:
The Netherlands tops the list for the happiest families with a composite score of 74.20. Leading the overall ranking, it has the highest happiness rank among all the countries analyzed.
The Czech Republic follows closely in second place with a composite score of 68.84. It stands out for its above-average happiness rank and the second-highest number of families per 100K, along with the highest percentage of 2-3 member households.
Ireland ranks third with a composite score of 65.77. Its low divorce rate significantly contributes to its ranking, along with the largest average household size and the highest proportion of large families (4-6+ members) on the list.
Germany ranks fourth with a score of 62.95. Maintaining a high level of overall family happiness, Germany has low divorce rates and a high happiness rank. Interestingly, it has the highest number of one-member households, affecting the smallest average household size in the ranking.
France comes in fifth with a composite score of 62.88. Its moderate divorce rate and high number of families per 100K contribute to its strong family happiness ranking.
The United Kingdom ranks sixth with a composite score of 62.27. Its high happiness rank, low divorce rates, and high number of families per 100K positively impact its ranking. The UK also has a high proportion of 2-3 member households, similar to France, and a slightly higher rate of larger households.
Italy scores 61.94 and ranks seventh on the list. Its lower-than-average divorce rate significantly impacts its ranking. Italy also has a noteworthy proportion of households with 4-5 members, highlighting its strong family culture.
Belgium ranks eighth with a composite score of 61.53. Its low divorce rate, high happiness levels, and high number of families per 100K contribute to its ranking. The typical family structure in Belgium shows a preference for households with 2-3 members.
South Korea ranks ninth with a score of 60.91. Although a lower happiness rank among the top ten, it compensates with the highest number of families per 100K population, balancing out its happiness metrics.
Australia rounds out the top ten with a score of 60.85. Although it has the highest divorce rate among the ranked countries, Australia counters this with the second-highest happiness rank on the list and a significant proportion of large households.
Methodology: A recent study by AHTI Games analyzed more than 150 countries to identify those with the happiest families. The study considered various metrics, including the number of families, divorce rates, and overall happiness ranking, to develop a composite score. Countries were ranked based on these factors, ensuring a comprehensive overview of family happiness globally.