According to the Barometer Edenred-Ipso study, 15 countries boast the highest job satisfaction in the world. The research was based on a number of qualifications, including the existence of a supportive environment, overall appreciation of employees, and emotional response to the workplace. While the average percentage of happy workers hovered around 71 percent, the numbers varied substantially from country to country. If you are wondering which country landed where, feel free to check out the list below to get a good picture of global job satisfaction.

India – 88 percent of workers are happy at their jobsMexico – 81 percent of workers are happy at their jobsUSA – 77 percent of workers are happy at their jobsChile – 77 percent of workers are happy at their jobsBrazil – 77 percent of workers are happy at their jobsGermany – 74 percent of workers are happy at their jobsUK – 71 percent of workers are happy at their jobsChina – 71 percent of workers are happy at their jobsPoland – 70 percent of workers are happy at their jobsBelgium – 70 percent of workers are happy at their jobsSpain – 68 percent of workers are happy at their jobsFrance – 67 percent of workers are happy at their jobsTurkey – 65 percent of workers are happy at their jobsItaly – 63 percent of workers are happy at their jobsJapan – only 44 percent of workers are happy at their jobs

H/T World Economic Forum

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