The United Arab Emirates ranked 21st globally and secured the top position in the Arab region in the World Happiness Report 2026.
The report, issued by the Wellbeing Research Centre with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, evaluated 147 countries based on factors such as GDP per capita, life expectancy, personal freedom, generosity, social support, and corruption perceptions.
The United Arab Emirates scored 6.821 out of 10, ranking ahead of several advanced economies.
It also delivered strong results across key metrics, ranking fourth globally for freedom to make life choices, eighth in GDP per capita (around $70,000), 19th in generosity, and 30th in life expectancy.
