Finland Named Happiest Country for Ninth Consecutive Year
芬蘭連續九年蟬聯全球最幸福國家
For the ninth year in a row, Finland has been crowned the world's happiest country in the 2026 World Happiness Report.
芬蘭已連續九年蟬聯二〇二六年《世界幸福報告》中全球最幸福國家的寶座。
Scoring 7.764 out of 10, Finland maintains its lead through a foundation of high social trust, excellent universal healthcare, and free education.
以十分中獲得七點七六四分的成績，芬蘭憑藉高社會信任、優質的全民健保與免費教育等基礎，始終保持領先。
While Nordic neighbors like Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway continue to dominate the top ranks, the report notes some interesting shifts.
儘管冰島、丹麥、瑞典與挪威等北歐鄰國仍穩居排行榜前茅，但報告也指出了些有趣的變化。
Costa Rica has climbed to an impressive 4th place, marking its highest position ever.
哥斯大黎加已攀升至令人印象深刻的第四名，創下其歷史最高排名。
A significant focus of this year's report is the well-being of young people under 25, with researchers finding a concerning link between heavy social media usage and lower life satisfaction in Western countries.
本年度報告的重點在於二十五歲以下青年的福祉，研究人員發現社群媒體的過度使用與西方國家青年生活滿意度降低之間，存在令人擔憂的關聯。
Despite these challenges, Finland remains the global gold standard for societal well-being, proving that equality, personal freedom, and a deep connection to nature are key ingredients for a contented population.
儘管面臨這些挑戰，芬蘭依舊是全球社會福祉的黃金標準，證明了平等、個人自由與對大自然的深厚連結，是造就滿足感人口的關鍵要素。
