Statement:
In general, people who live in Croatia are less happy than those who live in Panama

In the Happiness by country rating Croatia holds position #36 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Panama is #28 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Croatia is worse than position of Panama.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Happiness score' in descending order.

   Croatia	'Happiness score' value is	6.12
   Panama	'Happiness score' value is	6.31