Express Tribune: KARACHI: Pakistan ranked 16th among 151 countries of the worldon the Happy Planet Index (HPI) 2012, beating India and the United States which ranked 32nd and 105th respectively. Costa Rica was termed the happiest country, followed by Vietnam and Colombia.
The Happy Planet Index was calculated using life expectancy, experienced well-being and ecological footprint (per capita) of the countries with data collected from various sources including UNDP and Gallup data. The index was compiled by New Economics Foundation (NEF).
The life expectancy and experienced well-being of Pakistan was found to be mediocre, but the ecological footprint was termed “good”. The total HPI of Pakistan was calculated to be 54.1.
Israel landed just one spot above Pakistan, having “good” life expectancy and experienced well-being, but a “poor” ecological footprint.
Categories: Asia, Belief, Interesting Facts
Wow! Pakistanis wanting to leave the country should consult this index first! Do not move to any country that is worse off in the index…
Lahalawla kuwata illa billah!
There must be a mess-up somewhere, ask the people on the streets!!
….reminds me of a Psychiatry professor who would always say that Pakistani people are extrovert, friendly, and outgoing………..
I am not buying it..