Finland remains happiest country in world for eighth consecutive year: World Happiness Report

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year.

According to the World Happiness Report released on Wednesday, Nordic nations Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden followed closely behind.

South Korea ranked 58th out of 147 countries, dropping six spots from last year.

The U.S. fell to 24th place, its lowest ranking since the survey began in 2012.

Researchers link declining happiness in the U.S. to more people dining alone and note a similar trend in South Korea due to aging and more single-person households.