5 Miserable Countries in the World

In this article, we discuss the 5 most miserable countries in the world. If you want to read about our methodology for selection of these countries, you can go directly to the 25 Miserable Countries in the World.

5. Iran

Hanke’s Annual Misery Index 2020 Score: 92.1

The population of Iran has been unhappy for a long time now amid lack of human rights, poverty, sanctions and joblessness. Iran remains short on everything from luxury goods to basic hospital supplies due to the limitations imposed upon it by the developed world.