World Happiness Report 2026 shows a complex global picture of social media and happiness

Published on March 18, 2026

Heavy social media use appears to be contributing to the drop in wellbeing among young people in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, especially among girls, according to findings published today (19 March) in the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report.  The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent editorial board.
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