Rwanda vs Syria: Happiness vs. life satisfaction

Rwanda
3.27
in 2021
Syria
3.46
in 2018
Rwanda rank
154th
Syria rank
151st

Happiness vs. life satisfaction over time

  • Rwanda
  • Syria
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How they compare

Syria currently reports 3.46 against 3.27 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.19.

That makes Syria's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Syria ahead.

Rwanda ranks 154th and Syria ranks 151st of 157 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher happiness vs. life satisfaction, Rwanda or Syria?
Syria, at 3.46 against 3.27 in Rwanda as of 2018.
What is the difference in happiness vs. life satisfaction between Rwanda and Syria?
0.19, with Syria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Syria?
7 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2018.
How do Rwanda and Syria rank globally for happiness vs. life satisfaction?
Rwanda ranks 154th and Syria ranks 151st of 157 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Happiness vs. life satisfaction. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Happiness vs. life satisfaction
Source
Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
157 places, 2,073 data points, 2011–2025
Last refreshed

Average of survey responses. The survey question asks respondents their current position on a hypothetical ladder, where the best possible life for them is a 10, and the worst possible life is a 0.