New Zealand has ranked 10th happiest country in the world, according to the 2023 World Happiness Report, ranking above Australia, (12th), the US (15th) and the UK (19th).New Zealand’s high ranking in the 2023 World Happiness Report can be attributed to a range of factors, including strong social support, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, individual freedom, and work-life balance.

According to Forbes Advisor, Auckland has been named as the fifth-best city in the world for balancing work and life commitments. It is also the only non-European city to feature in the top 10.