India, March 19 -- The global happiness report is back, and while a few rankings have shifted, the top spot remains unchanged for yet another year. The latest report by the Wellbeing Research Centre has once again crowned Finland as the happiest country in the world, for the ninth year in a row.

The report, released annually around the International Day of Happiness, ranks over 140 countries based on how people evaluate their own lives. The findings are largely based on data from the Gallup World Poll, along with key factors like social support, life expectancy, personal freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. (Also read: Ex-flight attendant shares 4 best flight hacks you should know before booking your next trip for 'cheaper...