YEREVAN. – Numerous factors were considered when preparing the latest report on the world’s happiest countries, Armenian sociologist Aharon Adibekyan said at a pres conference on Thursday.  

“Armenia is ranked 93rd [among 157 countries] in the world, with the gross domestic product [(GDP)] criterion; the divorces at us are each fifth case,” Adibekyan noted. “Armenia is ranked 93rd in the world with living standards, in 74th place with longevity, 61st in terms of social progress, [and] 90th with the social stability rating.”

In his words, whether people are friendly toward strangers, and to what extent people are generous in terms of helping strangers also were considered when preparing this report.

“Armenia is a bizarre country,” the sociologist stated. “We are 40th in the world in hospitality, but in 127th place in terms of performing voluntary work, or helping someone with money.”

He added, however, that Armenia is ranked 61st in the world, with respect to social progress.

“We are a fairly progressive country in terms of social progress,” Aharon Adibekyan added.