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Eurasia
01/10/2024 18:39
The World Happiness Report assesses happiness through six key indicators: gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, social support, life expectancy, the freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of internal and external corruption levels, Daryo reported.
Kazakhstan, which previously ranked 44th, has slipped to 49th place, highlighting challenges in maintaining economic momentum amid relatively slow population growth. However, experts suggest this trend may allow Kazakhstan to continue making economic progress and reduce poverty in the long term.
Tajikistan follows in the rankings at 88th, with the report noting concerns about a population boom that poses risks to its economy and resources. Although government initiatives have aimed to encourage contraception and lower the birth rate, challenges remain.
Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are not included in this year’s report, though recent data places Turkmenistan at 78th in 2022 and Kyrgyzstan at 62nd in 2023.
