Finland top; Ireland ahead of UK but both down on world's happiest country list

A scenic view of the  Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland's vibrant capital city. Finland has been ranked happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row.

It’s official — Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row.

Ireland has slipped down the ranking of happiest countries by one place, to number 14, while the UK has fallen two places to 19th, according to the latest World Happiness Report.