International Research Network
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As of May 2026: Active, conducting Wave 8 (2024-2026)
Since 1981, the World Values Survey has asked people in over 100 countries a simple question: Are you happy? Happiness rose in 45 of 52 countries across six survey waves from 1981 to 2007, with the steepest gains in India, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Korea.
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