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

In the Happiness by country rating Moldova holds position #48 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Portugal is #42 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Moldova 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.

   Moldova	'Happiness score' value is	5.86
   Portugal	'Happiness score' value is	6.02