Statement:
In general, people who live in Ecuador are less happy than those who live in Japan

In the Happiness by country rating Ecuador holds position #61 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Japan is #41 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Ecuador is worse than position of Japan.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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

   Ecuador	'Happiness score' value is	5.53
   Japan	'Happiness score' value is	6.04