For the seventh year in a row, Finland is the world’s happiest country in the 2024 World Happiness Report, which was revealed on March 20, International Day of Happiness.

Four other Nordic countries are pretty joyful, as well, including Denmark (second place), Iceland (third place), Sweden (fourth place) and Norway (seventh place). By the way, the U.S. came in at No. 23.

“Happiness doesn’t just — happen,” the Finland.fi website said. “Countries can take steps to encourage it. Research shows life satisfaction correlates with a well-functioning society that provides healthcare, social security and labor market access … Happiness should be a policy goal … ”

Want to be as happy as a Finn? Check out “Find Your Inner Finn, Master in Happiness” — an online “Finnspiration” free master class in five lessons with “insights from five coaches.”

You can also find your happy inner Finn in person. Go to the Helsinki Happiness Hacks page and complete a two-part application for a chance to visit Finland to “master your happiness like a Helsinkian,” in June. The deadline to enter is April 4. Go forth and be happy. (Photo: Travel Triangle)