Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy countries in the latest World Happiness Report 2026, placing 134th out of 147 nations with a score of 4.0, highlighting ongoing concerns over the country's overall well-being.

The report shows that Sri Lanka has slipped one place from its 133rd ranking in 2025, now standing alongside Ethiopia. The country also trails behind its South Asian neighbours, with India ranked 116th, Pakistan and Bangladesh positioned significantly higher.

The World Happiness Report 2026, released on Thursday (March 18), notes that social and economic challenges continue to weigh on nations placed in the lower tier, with Sri Lanka remaining among those struggling to improve public satisfacti...