Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy nations in the latest 'World Happiness Report 2026', coming in at 134th out of 147 countries with a score of 4.0, underscoring ongoing concerns about national well-being.

The report shows a slight decline for Sri Lanka, which slipped one position from 133rd place in 2025 and now shares its ranking with Ethiopia. It also remains behind regional peers, with India ranked 116th, while Pakistan and Bangladesh are placed considerably higher.

The report released yesterday (18), it highlights that persistent social and economic difficulties continue to affect lower-ranked countries, with Sri Lanka still facing challenges in improving overall life satisfaction and quality of ...