Ten Most 'Miserable' Countries in the World

1. South Africa
Misery index: 93.16
Major contributing factor: interest rates

 

2. Jamaica
Misery index: 39.85
Major contributing factor: interest rates

 3. Serbia
Misery index: 40.32
Major contributing factor: unemployment

 4. Sao Tome and PrincipeMisery index: 42.06
Major contributing factor: interest rates

5. Brazil
Misery index: 42.79
Major contributing factor: unemployment

 

 6. Iran
Misery index: 49.10
Major contributing factor: unemployment

 7. Ukraine
Misery index: 51.80
Major contributing factor: unemployment

 

8. Syria
Misery index: 63.90
Major contributing factor: unemployment

 

9. Argentina
Misery index: 68
Major contributing factor: consumer prices

 

10. Venezuela
Misery index: 106.03
Major contributing factor: consumer prices