Finnish Cities Shine in Global Happiness Ranking: Helsinki Secures 11th Place.

In a recent report by the Institute for Quality of Life, a prominent British research firm based in London, six Finnish cities have claimed spots in the top 100 of the 2023 Happiest City Index. Topping the list of 200 cities is the Danish city of Aarhus, closely followed by Zurich in Switzerland and Vancouver in Canada.

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, emerged as the happiest city in the country, securing an impressive 11th place globally. Lappeenranta followed suit, clinching the 25th spot on the international ranking. The happiness trend continued with four more Finnish cities making noteworthy appearances on the list: Oulu (50th), Tampere (51st), Jyväskylä (58th), and Turku (60th).

The Institute for Quality of Life evaluated cities across five key areas: citizens, governance, environment, economy, and mobility. Their methodology aimed to assess the direct impact of decision-makers actions on the overall happiness of the population.

For those curious about the complete list of the happiest cities in the world, the Institute's website provides a detailed breakdown. Interestingly, the 23 happiest cities are listed in alphabetical order rather than in order of ranking, adding a unique twist to the unveiling of this year's results.

This recognition further solidifies Finland's reputation for fostering well-being and quality of life, making it a country to watch when it comes to creating happy and content communities.