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Hey, let’s dive into a quick, kinda wild ranking of the 20 countries where stress is basically a full-time job. Gallup asked folks if they felt stress yesterday, and this list spills the tea on who’s feeling the heat. Ready for some surprises?

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#1

#17 Venezuela - Stress Level: Off the Charts

#17 Venezuela - Stress Level: Off the Charts

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Stress Report: 54% say 'Yep!' to stress.

Life’s a rollercoaster in Venezuela with prices twisting up every choice. People juggle multiple gigs just to keep their heads above water. Staying calm? Yeah, that’s a myth here.

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    #20 Malta - Sun, Sea, and Stress?

    #20 Malta - Sun, Sea, and Stress?

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    Stress Report: 52% stressed out.

    Sunny Malta might fool you, but rising rents and pricey living standards pack a punch. Tourism is booming, but locals are sweating under the pressure of keeping up daily wins.

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    #3

    #19 El Salvador - Worry’s Sidekick

    #19 El Salvador - Worry’s Sidekick

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    Stress Report: 52% feeling the pressure.

    Money’s tight, safety’s up in the air, and people are juggling to keep everything from falling apart. The everyday hustle here is basically an endurance test.

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    #18 Madagascar - Small Struggles Add Up

    #18 Madagascar - Small Struggles Add Up

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    Stress Report: 53% said stress was real.

    Here, it’s the everyday stuff - like getting medicine or catching a ride - that stacks up the stress points like a never-ending puzzle.

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    #16 Jordan - Jobs, Family, and Stress

    #16 Jordan - Jobs, Family, and Stress

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    Stress Report: 54% raising their hands.

    Job worries hit hard, especially for young folks. Plus, caring for family isn’t just love - it’s also a heavyweight load of responsibility. Mix in some regional drama and voila, stress overload.

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    #15 Ecuador - Safety and Money Worries

    #15 Ecuador - Safety and Money Worries

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    Stress Report: 54% stressed.

    Dodging safety issues while trying to stretch every dollar? That’s Ecuador’s daily challenge. Commuting and keeping the family safe can feel like a tightrope act.

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    #14 Canada - Even the Nice Guys Feel It

    #14 Canada - Even the Nice Guys Feel It

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    Stress Report: 54% in stress town.

    Surprising, right? High rents, healthcare wait times, and the pricey city life make even the maple syrup loving folks feel the pinch.

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    #13 Albania - Money Tight and Stress Tighter

    #13 Albania - Money Tight and Stress Tighter

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    Stress Report: 54% waving a stress flag.

    Stretching those euros gets tricky when costs climb. Plus, many families are separated by work abroad, so stress is mixed with a side of 'wish they were here.'

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    #9

    #12 Sri Lanka - Bounce Back, But Still Stressed

    #12 Sri Lanka - Bounce Back, But Still Stressed

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    Stress Report: 55% holding it down.

    The economy’s getting better, but bills and budgets still bite. Every day feels like a balancing act trying to meet basic needs.

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    #11 Liberia - Stress in the Simple Stuff

    #11 Liberia - Stress in the Simple Stuff

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    Stress Report: 55% feeling it.

    Can you trust the bus today? Will the clinic be open? Life’s unpredictability is Liberia’s stress monster, making small errands a big deal.

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    #10 Lebanon - Power Outages & Mental Hangovers

    #10 Lebanon - Power Outages & Mental Hangovers

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    Stress Report: 56% not chill.

    With prices dancing unpredictably and blackout marathons, doing basic shopping or paying bills feels like an extreme sport in Lebanon.

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    #12

    #9 Chad - Food Prices Spike Stress Levels

    #9 Chad - Food Prices Spike Stress Levels

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    Stress Report: 56% feeling frazzled.

    When the price of food jumps suddenly, families in Chad race to juggle meals and money. Add local hiccups to the mix and you’ve got non-stop tension brewing.

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    #13

    #8 Turkey - Inflation & The Commuter’s Curse

    #8 Turkey - Inflation & The Commuter’s Curse

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    Stress Report: 57% feeling the squeeze.

    Inflation sneaks into every plan in Turkey. Long commutes and nonstop economic drama turn regular days into a pressure cooker.

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    #14

    #7 Northern Cyprus - Not All Vacation, Lots of Stress

    #7 Northern Cyprus - Not All Vacation, Lots of Stress

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    Stress Report: 57% juggling worries.

    Limited jobs and economic roadblocks make Northern Cyprus more than just a getaway spot - it’s a daily stress zone for locals.

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    #6 Iraq - Stress: The Everyday Companion

    #6 Iraq - Stress: The Everyday Companion

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    Stress Report: 57% on edge.

    Even when it’s quiet, uncertainty about jobs and safety keep Iraqis on alert. Life’s a tricky balancing act with stress never far behind.

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    #16

    #5 Greece - Relaxing? Not So Much

    #5 Greece - Relaxing? Not So Much

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    Stress Report: 57% waving the stress flag.

    Between hiking rents and job worries, Greece’s locals are dealing with a stress cocktail the tourists miss.

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    #17

    #4 Egypt - Commuter Chaos Meets Budget Battles

    #4 Egypt - Commuter Chaos Meets Budget Battles

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    Stress Report: 58% felt it yesterday.

    Traffic jams, packed buses, and money worries team up to make Egypt’s everyday grind more of a marathon than a sprint.

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    #18

    #3 Cyprus - The Island of Stress!

    #3 Cyprus - The Island of Stress!

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    Stress Report: 60% stressed out.

    Rent’s sky-high, work is seasonal, and the touristic vibe hides a tricky reality. Cyprus locals get it - they’re living the stressed-out island dream.

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    #19

    #2 Sierra Leone - Stress Level: Sky High

    #2 Sierra Leone - Stress Level: Sky High

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    Stress Report: 64% overwhelmed.

    Unpredictable work and rocky services make planning a fantasy. Life here is like trying to build a castle on quicksand - stress galore.

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    #20

    #1 Rwanda - Top of the Stress Charts

    #1 Rwanda - Top of the Stress Charts

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    Stress Report: 64%, the biggest crew.

    High costs, heavy workloads, and tight finances make daily life a tricky puzzle for Rwandans. It’s not a quick burst of pressure - it’s a slow, steady stress marathon.

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    Quick Q&A

    Does the US take the stress crown?

    Not really. America’s somewhere in the middle of the pack - more stressed than some, less than others like Rwanda or Greece. So yeah, not the chillest, but not the worst either.

    Who’s winning the ‘anxiety Olympics’?

    Afghanistan nailed it with a whopping 80% of people saying worrying was their jam yesterday. That’s gold medal level tension right there.