How is the Happy Planet Index calculated?
The Happy Planet Index combines three elements to show how efficiently residents of different countries are using environmental resources to lead long, happy lives.
Learn about the HPIHow Happy is the Planet?
The Happy Planet Index measures what matters: sustainable wellbeing for all. It tells us how well nations are doing at achieving long, happy, and sustainable lives.
Discover the newly released
2026 Happy Planet Index report now.
Webinar event: From Idea to Index to Imagination
In this webinar, we celebrate the 7th edition of the Happy Planet Index with an expert panel. Join us at 4:00pm CEST on 22nd October, 2026 to mark 20 years and to launch the next chapter: HPI in schools.
Register here!Is everything getting better?
Until recently, we have lived with the widespread belief that the world is steadily becoming a better place. But how happy is the planet?
See the trends over timeHow sustainably happy are you?
We believe that being happy is good for everyone and that promoting human happiness does not need to be at odds with creating a sustainable future. We've built a personal Happy Planet Index test to help you reflect on how you can create your own "good life that doesn't cost the earth".
Take the testAbout the Happy Planet Index
Why do we need the Happy Planet Index?
The Happy Planet Index provides a compass to guide nations towards genuine progress, and shows that it is possible to live good lives without costing the Earth.
Towards Sustainable Wellbeing
Who is behind the Happy Planet Index?
The Happy Planet Index is powered by a group of collaborators who believe that the twenty-first century should be defined by the pursuit of good lives that do not cost the Earth.
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