每日英語跟讀 Ep.K548: Taiwan Ranks Second-Happiest in East Asia According to UN Report
Taiwan has been ranked the second-happiest country in East Asia and the fourth-happiest in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The report surveyed more than 150 countries and territories over a three-year period to evaluate happiness levels based on six factors: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption.
根據聯合國永續發展方法網路公布的《世界幸福報告》，台灣是在東亞地區排名第二，並在整個亞洲地區排名第四幸福的國家。報告在三年內對150多個國家和地區進行調查，評估了六項因素：社會支持、收入、健康、自由、慷慨和反貪腐，以評估全球各國的幸福水平。
While Israel ranked 4th globally, Singapore ranked 25th, and the United Arab Emirates ranked 26th, Taiwan was able to secure the 27th place worldwide. Although Taiwan was outperformed by Singapore in the East Asia grouping, the country was able to rank ahead of Japan, which ranked 47th globally. In the previous report, Taiwan was ranked first in East Asia and fourth in the broader Asia grouping.
以全球排名來看，以色列排名第4，新加坡排名第25，阿聯酋排名第26，而台灣排名第27。雖然在東亞地區台灣的表現不如新加坡，但它在全球排名中勝過了第47的日本。在前一次報告中，台灣在東亞地區排名第一，在更廣泛的亞洲地區排名第四。
Finland retained its title as the world's happiest country for the sixth year in a row. The Nordic country's welfare system, equality, and trust in government are factors that contribute to its top ranking. Denmark, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and New Zealand followed as the top 10 happiest countries.
芬蘭連續第六年蟬聯全球最幸福國家。這個北歐國家的福利制度、平等和公民對政府的信任是其排名最高的因素。丹麥、冰島、以色列、荷蘭、瑞典、挪威、瑞士、盧森堡和紐西蘭緊隨其後，排名前十最幸福的國家。
The report highlighted that Nordic countries score high for both happiness and equality, which can be attributed to their high levels of personal and institutional trust. The United States was ranked 15th, while China and Hong Kong ranked 64th and 82nd, respectively. Ukraine's ranking rose to 92nd, up from 98th the previous year, despite being invaded by Russia. Afghanistan remained at the bottom of the report.
報告強調北歐國家在幸福和平等方面得分很高，這是由於他們對機關組織以及個人的高度信任。美國排名第15名，而中國和香港分別排名第64和第82名。儘管遭到俄羅斯入侵，烏克蘭的排名從前一年的98名升至第92名。阿富汗在此份報告中則蟬聯排名最不幸福的國家。
Taiwan's high ranking can be attributed to its effective handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been praised globally. The country's low number of COVID-19 cases, effective vaccine distribution, and low fatality rate have contributed to its happiness ranking. Additionally, Taiwan's stable political environment, freedom of speech, and personal safety are factors that contribute to its high happiness levels.
台灣的高名次可以歸功於其在COVID-19疫情期間的有效應對廣受世界讚譽。台灣相對低的COVID-19確診數量、有效的疫苗分配和低死亡率促成了其幸福排名。此外，台灣穩定的政治環境、言論自由和個人安全等因素也是其高幸福水平的原因。
The World Happiness Report serves as a reminder that happiness is not just about financial wealth. While economic factors play a role in happiness levels, social support, health, and trust in government are equally important. Taiwan's high ranking is a testament to its society's resilience and ability to cope with challenges.
《世界幸福報告》提醒人們幸福不僅僅與財富有關。雖然經濟因素對幸福水平起著作用，但社會支持、健康和對政府的信任同樣重要。台灣的高排名證明了其社會的韌性和應對挑戰的能力。Reference article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/03/22/2003796538