Mauritius
Ranking on the global list at number 57 of 156, Mauritius is the first African country on the list making it the happiest country on the African continent. This comes as no surprise as the country is noted for its peaceful governance and people. The beautiful island also makes a huge amount of money from tourism and is reviewed as peaceful by several tourists and visitors. The country retains its number one position despite falling two steps down from the 2019 ranking.