Tanzania trails behind its neighbors, ranking lower than Kenya (17th), Uganda (18th), Somalia (23rd), and Ethiopia (30th) in the world's happiness index 2025.

This suggests that these nations exhibit stronger social support systems, economic stability, and institutional trust, contributing to overall well-being.

The World Happiness Report goes beyond economic performance, emphasizing that happiness is shaped by six key factors: income, social support, health, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and trust in institutions.

While financial stability is important, the findings suggest that fostering stronger social ties and institutional confidence is crucial in improving Tanzania’s ranking and the overall well-being of its people.

On the continental scale, Mauritius has reclaimed its position as Africa’s happiest country for 2025, ranking 78th globally. The island nation’s robust economy, largely driven by tourism, agriculture, and services, has significantly contributed to its citizens’ positive outlook on life.

Following closely, Libya ranked 79th globally, securing the second position in Africa. Algeria took third place on the continent, followed by South Africa, Mozambique, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Guinea, and Namibia. Notably, Namibia, ranked 103rd worldwide, replaced Senegal in Africa’s top 10, illustrating how small changes in well-being indicators can affect national rankings.