What are the Top 10 most humorous nations in Europe?
- Valerie Charoux
- Aug 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 27
Travel & Tourism News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 most humorous nations in Europe in 2025, according to an analysis of the funniest nations in the world by Remitly.
Europe has the most humorous nations in the world according to a 2025 study and below is a description of the type of humor that ranks the highest in the world.
Top 10 most humorous nations in Europe in 2025:
1 – Czech Republic
The Czech Republic not only ranks No. 1 most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also in the world.
Czechs excel at self-defeating humor and also rank highly for aggressive humor, that is a potent mix of self-deprecation, razor-sharp irony, and expertly wielded sarcasm.
Czech humor is legendarily dry, operating through deadpan delivery and subtle verbal jabs that can sometimes catch you off guard. Rooted in history, Czechs have refined humor into a survival tool, using wit as psychological armor that has evolved into a defining national characteristic.
2 – Portugal
Portugal not only ranks 2nd most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also in the world.
Portuguese humor leans more into the affiliative and aggressive styles, leaving them with a sense of humor that blends both warmth and wit. Known for their quick-thinking jokes, they often use humor to charm, tease and disarm.
Portugal’s high ranking as the 2nd funniest nation in the world reflects its reputation for being emotionally intelligent and socially agile.
3 – Ireland
Ireland not only ranks 3rd most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also in the world.
Known globally for their humor, the Irish score an impressive 71.18 out of 112 on average in the study. Scoring highly for affiliative and self-enhancing humor, this may align with the Irish’s reputation for friendliness and excellent storytelling. It’s a great combination of humor styles, leading to citizens of Ireland being sharp, charming, and relatable.
4 – Belgium
Belgium not only ranks 4th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also in the world.
With understated wit and a dry sense of humor, this nation scored solidly across all humor types, reflecting a balanced approach to humor. They often use humor to smooth social situations, but they don’t shy away from using sarcasm or irony if the situation calls for it.
5 – Greece
Greece not only ranks 5th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also 6th in the world.
Greece showcases a classic Mediterranean humor style with Greeks being quick-witted, a little self-deprecating and emotionally expressive. They often use humor to bond with each other, cope with their current situation and tell stories, all helping them make meaningful connections, great news for anyone visiting or relocating here.
6 – Poland
Poland not only ranks 6th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also 8th in the world.
Poles score highly when it comes to aggressive and self-defeating humor styles. The nation often uses jokes to handle adversity, yet they still engage warmly with others when it comes to joking around.
7 – Denmark
Denmark not only ranks 7th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also 9th in the world.
Danes are known for having strong social bonds and use humor to keep this alive. Scoring 70.61 out of 112, Denmark ranks highly in the affiliative humor style, meaning they stay cool-headed and composed, using their wit to help smooth out any awkward social situations.
8 – Hungary
Hungary not only ranks 8th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025, but also 10th in the world.
The nation tops the list when it comes to the aggressive style of humor, where they’ll often use irony and clever cultural references to make people laugh. It’s the kind of humor that comes from having a deeper intelligence, so while it isn’t your typical obvious kind of ‘laugh out loud’ funny, it still helps to strengthen social bonds by helping people to feel at ease.
9 – Switzerland
Switzerland ranks 9th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025.
Who put the “wit” in the country name Switzerland?
10 – Netherlands
The Netherlands ranks 10th most humorous nation in Europe in 2025.
Characterized by sarcasm, teasing, and ridicule, Dutch humor often comes at others' expense. While generally viewed as more negative than other humor styles, those who employ it may not intend harm; it's simply their preferred mode of comedic expression.
