The top ten happiest countries in Africa has been ranked for 2025.
The report focused on social trust, community bonds, and overall well-being, not just wealth.
Happiness is more than money, mental health and security matter too.
Nigeria has dropped three places in the latest World Happiness Report (2025), ranking 105th globally and 12th in Africa.
This means there are 11 African countries where people feel happier than Nigerians.
According to the report, these African nations ranked higher than Nigeria:
1. Mauritius (78th globally)
2. Libya (79th)
3. Algeria (84th)
4. South Africa (95th)
5. Mozambique (96th)
6. Gabon (97th)
7. Côte d’Ivoire (98th)
8. Congo (100th)
9. Guinea (102nd)
10. Namibia (103rd)
