KUWAIT CITY, March 20: Kuwait has ranked 30th in the World Happiness Report 2025, with an average life evaluation of 6.629 out of 10. This position reflects a stable level of well-being in the country, although its rankings have varied over the years, reaching as high as 13th and as low as 48th. The country’s overall average rank of 35 highlights a mix of positive progress and challenges, including notable fluctuations in its performance in 2016, when it experienced its biggest climb, and in 2024, when it faced its most significant fall.

Several key factors influence Kuwait's ranking in the report. The country's social support, with a global ranking of 87th and a value of 78.1%, suggests that a moderate proportion of the population feels supported by their community. Despite this, there is room for improvement in strengthening social networks and support systems. Kuwait also performs well economically, with a GDP per capita of $45,089, placing it 29th globally. Economic prosperity contributes significantly to the nation's happiness, accounting for 25.5% of its overall well-being. The nation's continued focus on improving healthcare, despite the lack of specific data on healthy life expectancy, has helped to enhance life satisfaction, contributing 11.6% to the happiness score.

Freedom plays a vital role in Kuwait's happiness, with the country ranking 42nd and achieving a high score of 88.2%. This personal and social liberty contributes to 14.1% of the overall happiness score, emphasizing the importance of freedoms in enhancing citizens' well-being. Kuwait also demonstrates a culture of generosity, ranking 41st in the report, with 37.7% of its population regularly engaging in charitable activities such as donating, helping strangers, or volunteering. This generosity is a key factor in the social cohesion and emotional well-being of the population, contributing 2.2% to the country's happiness score.

Perceptions of corruption, while not specifically ranked, have a smaller impact on Kuwait’s overall well-being, contributing just 2.5% to its happiness score. Despite challenges in this area, the country is making efforts to tackle corruption and improve governance. Emotional well-being in Kuwait has shown fluctuating patterns, with a balance between positive and negative emotions. The country's life evaluation score reflects moderate satisfaction, but there is room for improvement in ensuring that more citizens experience consistently positive emotional well-being.

Kuwait's strong culture of benevolence, marked by significant engagement in volunteering and charitable acts, has contributed positively to the social fabric of the country. This culture not only improves emotional well-being but also fosters a sense of community. Additionally, Kuwait has made notable strides in reducing inequality, as evidenced by a decline in the standard deviation of well-being. This improvement suggests that more citizens are experiencing a similar level of happiness, reducing socio-economic disparities within the population.

Overall, Kuwait's performance in the World Happiness Report 2025 reflects a country that is making gradual progress toward improving the well-being of its citizens. While there are challenges to address, particularly in areas like social support and perceptions of corruption, the country’s economic stability, personal freedoms, and generosity play significant roles in maintaining its position in the global happiness rankings.