8 of the world's least happy countries

Ranking countries based on how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be, there is a sharp contrast in global well-being.

In countries like Afghanistan and Lebanon, suppression from the Taliban and daily airstrikes from Israel respectively make the citizens the unhappiest on the planet.

Here are the world's top 8 unhappy countries:

• Afghanistan: Afghanistan ranks as the least happy country in the world. Decades of conflict, political instability, and economic challenges are the major contributors to this phenomenon.
• Lebanon: The ongoing airstrikes from Israel have left many in constant fear in Lebanon.
• Lesotho: Lesotho struggles with high levels of poverty and unemployment. The economic instability has left many citizens without access to necessities and opportunities for a better life.
• Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's history of civil war and ongoing issues with poverty and healthcare access have resulted in low levels of happiness among its population
• Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by conflict, poverty, and inadequate infrastructure, all of which contribute to its low happiness ranking.
• Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's economic difficulties, political instability, and high unemployment rates have led to widespread dissatisfaction and low happiness scores.
• Botswana: Despite being relatively stable compared to some of its neighbours, Botswana struggles with high levels of inequality and unemployment, which impact the overall happiness of its citizens.
• Malawi: Malawi faces significant challenges, including poverty, limited access to healthcare and education, and political instability, all contributing to its low happiness ranking.