Portugal Ranks as the Second Funniest Country in the World, According to International Study
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Portugal Ranks as the Second Funniest Country in the World, According to International Study

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Summary:

  • Portugal is ranked as the second funniest country globally in a study by Remitly.

  • The research involved over 6,000 participants from 30 countries using the Humour Styles Questionnaire.

  • The top three countries are the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Ireland.

  • The study evaluates how humor is used and its purposes, not just comedic ability.

  • This adds to Portugal's positive international image, following other recognitions like Lisbon's beer culture.

Portugal Secures Second Place in Global Humor Rankings

A recent study conducted by Remitly has placed Portugal in second position on the list of the 20 funniest countries in the world. This finding is based on a comprehensive survey involving over 6,000 participants from 30 different nations.

Image of a smiling woman in Portugal Photo by @lesly-juarez

The Methodology Behind the Study

The research utilized the Humour Styles Questionnaire, developed by psychologist Rod Martin in 2003, to assess four key dimensions of humor. This approach evaluates not just how funny someone is, but also how they use humor and its purpose in daily life.

Generic image related to humor Photo: @timmossholder / Unsplash

Top 20 Funniest Countries Worldwide

Here is the complete ranking from the study:

  1. Czech Republic
  2. Portugal
  3. Ireland
  4. Belgium
  5. Chile
  6. Greece
  7. Australia
  8. Poland
  9. Denmark
  10. Hungary
  11. Switzerland
  12. Netherlands
  13. France
  14. Mexico
  15. Austria
  16. Estonia
  17. Canada
  18. United Kingdom
  19. South Africa
  20. Norway

This recognition highlights Portugal's vibrant and humorous culture, adding to its recent accolades, such as Lisbon being named one of the best cities in Europe for beer drinking.

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