A recent study by AHTI Games analyzed over 150 countries to determine those with the happiest families, considering metrics such as the number of families, divorce rates, and overall happiness rankings. The study developed a composite score to rank the countries, providing a comprehensive overview of global family happiness.
The Netherlands emerged as the country with the happiest families, leading the overall ranking with a composite score of 74.20 and the highest happiness rank among all analyzed countries.
The Czech Republic closely follows in second place with a composite score of 68.84. It stands out for its above-average happiness rank, the second-highest number of families per 100K, and the highest percentage of 2-3 member households.
Ireland ranks third with a composite score of 65.77, significantly boosted by its low divorce rate and the largest average household size, along with the highest proportion of large families (4-6+ members) on the list.
Germany is fourth with a score of 62.95, maintaining high overall family happiness, low divorce rates, and a high happiness rank. It also has the highest number of one-member households, resulting in the smallest average household size in the ranking.
France takes fifth place with a composite score of 62.88, driven by its moderate divorce rate and high number of families per 100K.
The United Kingdom ranks sixth with a composite score of 62.27, bolstered by its high happiness rank, low divorce rates, and high number of families per 100K. The UK also has a high proportion of 2-3 member households and a slightly higher rate of larger households.
Italy, with a score of 61.94, ranks seventh. Its lower-than-average divorce rate significantly impacts its ranking, and it has a noteworthy proportion of households with 4-5 members, highlighting its strong family culture.
Belgium is eighth with a composite score of 61.53, featuring a low divorce rate, high happiness levels, and a high number of families per 100K. The typical family structure in Belgium prefers households with 2-3 members.
South Korea ranks ninth with a score of 60.91. Despite having a lower happiness rank among the top ten, it compensates with the highest number of families per 100K population.
Australia rounds out the top ten with a score of 60.85. Despite having the highest divorce rate among the ranked countries, Australia counters this with the second-highest happiness rank on the list and a significant proportion of large households.
