Africa’s Most Miserable Countries According To The Business Insider

According to economist Arthur Okun’s “Misery Index,” which adds together a country’s unemployment and inflation rates, the higher the number the more “miserable” your country is.

Studies show that unemployment and inflation contribute hugely to people’s happiness.

Business Insider compiled a list of the world’s most miserable countries based on 2014 data available at the CIA World FactBook. The following are the African countries which made the top 18 Most Miserable Countries in the World list.

18. Tunisia

Misery-index score: 20.1%

CPI inflation: 4.9%

Unemployment: 15.2%

13. Egypt

Misery-index score: 23.5%

CPI inflation: 10.1%

Unemployment: 13.4%

7. South Africa

Misery-index score: 31.1

CPI inflation: 6.1%

Unemployment: 25%

6. Lesotho

Misery-index score: 32

CPI inflation: 3.9%

Unemployment: 28.1%

3. Djibouti

Misery-index score: 62.9

CPI inflation: 2.9%

Unemployment: 60%

If the list is based on inflation and unemployment why is Zimbabwe not on the list? What are your thoughts on the list, are we a happy nation despite our struggles?