The Gallup Global Emotions 2024 report, which offers a snapshot of its latest measurements of people’s positive and negative daily experiences, has ranked African countries with the lowest negative experiences.
- Guinea scored the highest in the world in the negative experiences index in 2023, with stress and worry prevalent among its citizens
- The stress rate in Guinea skyrocketed to record levels in 2023, rising 10 points between 2022 and 2023
- The emotional state of these African nations is influenced by factors such as political instability, economic challenges, and military conflicts
The 2023 findings reveal that Africa’s representation on the Positive Experience Index is very weak, with Senegal being the sole African country on the list.
Guinea Led the World in Negative Experiences
According to the report, Guinea, which continues to grapple with uncertainty after a military coup in 2021 — including deadly protests last year — scored the highest in the world in the negative experiences index in 2023, with stress and worry particularly prevalent among its citizens.
The report revealed that the stress rate in the country skyrocketed to record levels in Guinea, rising 10 points between 2022 and 2023. A slim majority of Guineans (52%) said they experienced stress a lot of the previous day.
They also continued to experience some of the highest rates worldwide for worry (65%), physical pain (59%) and sadness (52%). Their experiences of anger (36%) were also higher than the global average (22%).
The Republic of Chad came in second place with a score of 51, indicating a significant presence of negative emotions among its population.
Sierra Leone ranked third on the list, scoring 50 on the index, reflecting the turmoil following failed coup attempts after the election earlier in the year.
Other Notable Mentions include: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Benin, Comoros, and Niger.
These scores reflect the emotional state of the nations and are influenced by various factors, including political instability, economic challenges, and military conflicts. The report provides insights into the well-being of societies beyond economic measures.
