Statement:
In general, people who live in Mauritania are less happy than those who live in Portugal

In the Happiness by country rating Mauritania holds position #105 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Portugal is #42 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Mauritania is worse than position of Portugal.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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

   Mauritania	'Happiness score' value is	4.15
   Portugal	'Happiness score' value is	6.02