
Meanwhile, social media is covered with the claims that Pakistan is ranked 67 whereas India is ranked 120 in the world happiness report.
Many tweets like these were shared:
Global Happiness Index ranking released for the year 2022:
Pakistan: 67
Bhutan: 95
Nepal: 100
Bangladesh: 125
Sri Lanka: 130
India: 140— South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) March 18, 2022
Fact Check:
While analyzing the World Happiness Report DFRAC found that India is ranked at a lowly 136, even below Pakistan, which is at 121, on the list.
The screenshot is attached below:
Many NEWS websites like “THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS” and PAKISTAN TIMES covered this too under world happiness report 2022.
Conclusion:
This is true that India is listed below Pakistan in the world happiness report 2022. But Pakistan is not ranked 67th.
Claim review: Pakistan ranked 67th in the world happiness report 2022.
Claimed by: @SouthAsiaIndex
Fact check: misleading.