Which organization publishes the annual 'World Happiness Report' that ranks countries based on their citizens' happiness levels?
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United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
Explanation
The annual World Happiness Report is published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in collaboration with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, Gallup, and an independent editorial board.
The report was first launched in 2012 to support the UN High-Level Meeting on Happiness and Wellbeing. It ranks global nations based on qualitative life evaluations gathered from the Gallup World Poll. While multiple global organizations assist with data and academic research—including Oxford University leading the publication work since recent years—the core organizing body historically responsible for anchoring and publishing the report under the UN banner is the SDSN.
Key Points
The global rankings are calculated using a 0 to 10 scale based on the Cantril Ladder survey method, where respondents rate their own current life satisfaction. Economists and statisticians analyze the rankings using six key variables, which are GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. The report is released annually on March 20th to mark the United Nations' International Day of Happiness.
Important Questions and Answers
Question: Which global polling enterprise supplies the primary data and life evaluation metrics used to compile the World Happiness Report?
Answer: Gallup.
Question: On which specific day is the World Happiness Report released annually to coincide with a United Nations observed international day?
Answer: March 20 (International Day of Happiness).