Top 10 happiest nations in which kids live: The survival of every child should be equal and happy. There are places in the world, where not only the kids are surviving, but thriving on a platform that runs on love, care, and opportunity. These countries value family close relationships, high standards of healthcare and stress-free education systems that allows the children to simply be children.
According to the recent report by the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), it is evident that there is an attempt to provide the most favorable environment to children to become happy and well-rounded people in some countries. This study has ranked the nations in the six important fields which covers all corners of health and safety to friendships and emotional well-being. The best performing were the Netherlands, Denmark and France and only a bit further down on fourth place was Portugal.
Netherlands ranked first in mental well-being, which comprised categories such as life satisfaction, depression and suicide. Portugal, too, made its mark coming in the second place. Nevertheless, the report also mentioned that Portugal has to progress further in such areas as physical health (in this case the country is ranked as 10th position) and skills in terms of education and social lives (the country ranks as 22nd position).
Based on the rankings, it was discovered that no nation excels in every single aspect. Eastern European countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, etc. rated high on mental health but poor in terms of the measures of physical health. On the other hand, the performance of Japan, South Korea and Slovenia were rated high in skills and learning but performance was dismal in mental well being.
Others like Czech Republic and Iceland had excelled in physical health but unfortunately, they had not achieved much in terms of mental and educational achievements-again proving how hard it is to get all the developmental needs of the child in line.
World’s Happiest Kids Live In These 10 Countries
| Rank | Country | Mental Well-being | Physical Health | Social Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Netherlands | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2. | Denmark | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| 3. | France | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 4. | Portugal | 13 | 3 | 12 |
| 5. | Ireland | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| 6. | Switzerland | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 7. | Spain | 4 | 25 | 16 |
| 8. | Croatia | 9 | 31 | 3 |
| 9. | Italy | 8 | 16 | 23 |
| 10. | Sweden | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Source: UNICEF report
1. Netherlands
The Dutch have a very supportive and open upbringing of their children. They are well supported in emotional sense by parents and teachers and their views are given importance even when they are young. There is a balance of academic learning and play at school system. Children have a high level of freedom, safety and some time to take a rest with their family and friends which helps them to be happy.
- Denmark
The society where Danish children grow up values very much on the ties between people and their emotional well being. Outdoor sports and playtime are of great significance and the families spend quality time with each other. Schools promote cooperation and non-stressful learning. Children end up becoming happy and confident due to feeling secure, loved, and accepted by the society.
- France
France pays a lot of attention to early childhood care and education which is favorable to the children. They learn at a young age the skills they need in life and how to behave socially. So that children feel safe and secure, the country promotes organized routines, health check-ups, and a healthy nutrition spread. Playing with friends and other close members of the family also helps them to build stronger emotional well-being.
- Portugal
Portuguese children are quite affiliative, and their families are highly prepared. The culture of healthy eating and being out in the open contributes to the culture that makes kids happy and physically active. Kids are brought up with very good social morals and emotional support of the society and they often are involved in the social events.
- Ireland
As children grow up, they are filled with the stories, nature and the very feeling of belongingness in Ireland. Physical as well as mental health takes precedence and learning is kid friendly. Family life in Ireland is a matter of love and encouragement and this provides children rest and safety. Kids have also enjoyed friendship and the freedom to move around in security.
- Switzerland
Swiss children have a pleasant environment, high-quality health services, and the functioning education system. They are encouraged to take care of themselves and exercise. The result of the society encouraging equality and open discussions and communication is children being allowed to feel confident. The childhood is happy and healthy due to families that focus on outdoor activities, healthy habits and lifestyle as well as good morals.
- Spain
The Spanish children grow up in a culture that places importance on holidays, family life and happiness. They enjoy large steps of support i.e., grandparents and extended family and often go out to play. Education is a very serious issue, but children get to play and rest. They have social gatherings and group activities in their daily life and this leads to the development of close friendships among them.
- Croatia
Croatian children are raised with traditional values which insists on the roles of social interaction, respect and family bonds. Kids also love the outdoors and they like taking part in communal gatherings. Emotional development and friendship are given absolute priority and they are made to understand the importance of serving others, which makes them feel much more fulfilled and have a higher self esteem.
- Italy
Italy has a family-focused culture with children being at the centre of the family. Parents dedicate so much time and effort to bring up their children. There are family activities and shared meals. Italian culture foments creativity, affection and conversation. The children are nurtured through social interaction, music, and art, which makes them feel loved as well as teaching them to appreciate life.
- Sweden
Swedish children are respected since a very young age and they are free to express their views. Education focuses on the overall development of a child and not only the our performance. Children get to enjoy spending their time in nature, and there is great social and health services. Playing kids live more down-to-earth lives and are happier and robust.
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