The world's most miserable countries
No.10: Yemen
Conflict-affected Yemen comes in at number 10.
United Nations figures show the continuing civil war in the Middle Eastern country has left at least 150,000.
It also sparked one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 23 million people in need of food aid.
No.9: Iraq
Iraq, known as the cradle of civilisation, is ranked the ninth most miserable nation.
Since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, governments have struggled to maintain law and order.
Instability had hindered efforts to rebuild the economy.
No.7: Egypt
Egypt, the largest Arab country, is ranked seventh.
Rapid population growth and the limited amount of arable land in recent years has seen food prices rise.
The government has also increased controls over traditional and social media.
No.6: Australia
Despite its reputation as being one of the best places in the world to live, Australia ranks an uncomfortable sixth place.
Even after government funded and celebrity backed mental health campaigns, Aussies' mental wellbeing continues to suffer.
No.5: Tajikistan
A crackdown on personal freedoms, domestic violence and poverty were behind Tajikistan's ranking of fifth.
In recent years, websites and social media have been routinely blocked.
Opposition websites operate from overseas.
No.3: South Africa
South Africans, contending with a decades-long crime wave and major environmental hazards, are the third most miserable people.
The nation's women bear the brunt of crime, facing gender-based violence, including murder and assault.
No.2: United Kingdom
Despite having a mental health government minister and campaigns supported by the royal family, the United Kingdom ranks second.
In addition to the strain on their mental wellbeing, British people have been faced with a cost-of-living crisis sparked by high energy and food prices.
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