Happiness & Well-being Researching Global Happiness, Well-being, and Life Satisfaction

Over the past decade, governments have recognized the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations for human beings, but also for crafting policies aimed at achieving happier societies.

Each year, SDSN in partnership with Gallup and the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, produces The World Happiness Report, a landmark, annual survey and analysis of the state of global happiness. Complementing the World Happiness Report is The Global Happiness Council, a global network of academic specialists and key practitioners in happiness, led by SDSN President Jeffrey Sachs who share best practices to advance happiness and well-being.