Denmark vs Sweden: Self-reported life satisfaction
Denmark
7.54
in 2025
Sweden
7.25
in 2025
Denmark rank
3rd
Sweden rank
5th
Self-reported life satisfaction over time
- Denmark
- Sweden
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 7.54 against 7.25 in Sweden, a difference of 0.284.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Globally, Denmark ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 5th of 157 countries.
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About this data
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.