The Happy Planet Index is calculated using life expectancy, well-being and ecological footprint of the countries with data collected from various sources including UNDP and Gallup. The index was introduced in July 2006 by a British NGO, the New Economics Foundation, which also has a branch in the U.S.
The HPI 2012 ranked Costa Rica as the happiest country in the world, followed by Vietnam and Colombia.
The life expectancy and experienced well-being of Pakistan was found to be mediocre, but the ecological footprint was termed "good". The total HPI of Pakistan was calculated at 54.1.
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Scientists have identified a gene that seems to make women happy, but does not work for men. They surmise that this might be the reason why women are often more cheerful than men.
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Bangladesh was higher up on the scale at 11, with the first two factors termed mediocre and the footprint as "good".
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The U.S. scored low because of its ecological footprint, which was worse than the "poor" category. The life expectancy and well-being were, however, ranked "good". Afghanistan was ranked 109.
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How Happiness Quotient Changes in a Lifetime
A new study has revealed the manner in which happiness quotient changes over a lifetime.
A new study has revealed the manner in which happiness quotient changes over a lifetime.
Source-ANI
