64% Felt Stressed Yesterday: Gallup Global Emotions Report 2025 Highlights Daily Pressure

A staggering 64% of citizens in top-ranked nations felt stressed yesterday. Gallup's latest Global Emotions Report provides a raw, real-time snapshot of the world's mental state, looking past broad economic figures like GDP to measure the personal, day-to-day realities of people across the globe.

Gallup Global Emotions Report 2025: Mapping Global Tension

According to the data, Rwanda and Sierra Leone tie for the title of the world's most stressed nations, with 64% of their populations reporting high stress levels. In these regions, the burden stems from unstable incomes and systemic service gaps that make simple daily tasks a logistical battle. Meanwhile, Afghanistan remains the most anxious nation, with 80% of respondents feeling constant worry.

Europe's results were equally telling. Cyprus emerged as the most stressed country on the continent at 60%. Despite its sunny reputation, residents struggle with a housing crisis where rents outpace wages, and seasonal employment creates long-term financial insecurity. Other regional players like Turkey and Greece also reported stress levels of 57%, largely driven by rampant inflation.

Why Wealthy Nations Aren't Immune to Stress

Perhaps the most surprising entry is Canada, where 54% of the population felt stressed yesterday. The North American nation ranks 14th globally, a position fueled by housing shortages and healthcare bottlenecks. This underscores a growing trend: national wealth doesn't guarantee low personal stress when basic systems like housing and health are under strain.