According to a World Happiness ranking study, the Islamic Republic of Iran is among the unhappiest countries in the world. The Iranian regime is a theocratic Shia Islamic totalitarian government under Sharia law.[1][2][3][4][5] The Iranian regime also apprehends people making dancing videos, exercising freedom of expression, and practicing their faith outside of Islam among other activities that Iranian citizens find happiness in.[6][7] The average amount of money spent by Iranians for leisure activities is IRR 570,000 (less than $15), while the average time spent on leisurely activities is 4 hours, half of the average time spent by people in the United States.[8]
In 2024 the minister of tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami criticized Ayatollah Khamenei’s government claiming that since the Islamic revolution happiness has disappeared from the country.[9][10][11] Cost of amenities has increased largely in the 15 year period from 2009 to 2024.[12][13][14][15] A report by ISNA has blamed the Islamic Republic’s government policies under Khomeini and later Khamenei for restricting popular happiness, one of the main causes for mass emigration from Iran.[16][17]
A poll by Etemad has shown a rise in mental health problems exacerbated by lower wages and incomes.[18]
As of 2020 there are 12.5 million Iranians with mental health problems.[19][20]
By 2023, because of poverty and inflation, around 57% of Iranian citizens suffered from malnutrition.[21] Iran ranked 126th worldwide in welfare.[22] The Iranian rial (IRR) is among the most devalued currencies in the world as of 2023. [23]
According to Hatam Ghaderi by the start of 2024 depression had become a commonplace condition nationwide.[24]
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