Kuwait among ‘happiest’ countries, four Arab nations named ‘most miserable’

LONDON: Kuwaitis have been ranked the second happiest populace in the world, according to the latest results of an annual index.

The rankings of the Annual Misery Index, compiled by Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, put the Gulf country ahead of the likes of Ireland, Japan and Thailand in the ranking for “happiest countries.”

Switzerland topped the list, while Muslim-majority Malaysia came in fifth spot.