The world’s foremost publication on global happiness: a partnership of Gallup, the Wellbeing Research Centre, and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.The World Happiness Report is a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the WHR’s Editorial Board. The report is produced under the editorial control of the WHR Editorial Board.

Core values

- The report provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of happiness, including economic, social, and environmental factors[2][3][5].
- It highlights the importance of mental health, social support systems, generosity, and effective governance in enhancing happiness[2][3][5].
- The report influences policy-making by suggesting ways to raise public happiness through better governance, social equality, and trust in communities[3][5].
- It emphasizes sustainable development and the interlinkage between human well-being and environmental sustainability[3][4].
- The report has led to increased global attention to happiness and well-being as criteria for government policy, including the adoption of UN resolutions and the establishment of the International Day of Happiness[4].