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- Sweden. #3 in Best Countries Overall. The Kingdom of Sweden, flanked by Norway to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east, expands across much of the Scandinavian Peninsula and is one of the largest countries in the European Union by land mass.
- Norway. #11 in Best Countries Overall. The Kingdom of Norway is the westernmost country in the Scandinavian peninsula, made up mostly of mountainous terrain.
- Canada. #2 in Best Countries Overall. Canada takes up about two-fifths of the North American continent, making it the second-largest country in the world after Russia.
- Denmark. #13 in Best Countries Overall. The Kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century and includes two North Atlantic island nations, the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
- Switzerland. Switzerland, officially called the Swiss Confederation, is a small country in Central Europe made up of 16,000 square miles of glacier-carved Alps, lakes and valleys.
- Canada. Canada takes up about two-fifths of the North American continent, making it the second-largest country in the world after Russia.
- Sweden. The Kingdom of Sweden, flanked by Norway to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east, expands across much of the Scandinavian Peninsula and is one of the largest countries in the European Union by land mass.
- Australia. The Commonwealth of Australia occupies the Australian continent. The country also includes some islands, most notably Tasmania.
- Switzerland. Switzerland is No. 1 in the Best Countries rankings for the second consecutive year and sixth year overall. The small Central European country finished first in the open for business subranking.
- Canada. The United States’ neighbor to the north, Canada supplants Germany this year as the No. 2-ranked country. Its highest subranking finish came in agility at No. 2, but it also lands in the top 5 in three other subrankings, including quality of life.
- Sweden. The highest-ranked Scandinavian country, Sweden moved up two spots from its No. 5 performance in 2022. It boasts No. 1 performances in two subrankings, social purpose and quality of life, and top 10 finishes in three others.
- Australia. New Zealand’s neighbor in Oceania also rose three spots year over year in the overall rankings. But Australia’s jump put it in the top 5, with top 10 finishes in four subrankings, including No. 3 in agility.
Jul 21, 2024 · According to the 2024 Human Progress Index (HPI) report by CEOWORLD Magazine, Switzerland is the world’s best country for quality of life. Norway and Iceland are next. Hong Kong secured fourth place, leading ahead of Sweden, while Denmark and Germany ranked sixth and seventh, respectively.
Sep 17, 2023 · Sweden is the best country in the world for affordability, safety and more. According to Numbeo, the cost of living in Sweden is, on average, 20.9% lower than in the United States, while renting...
What is the best country to live in? The World Happiness Report ranks Finland as the happiest country. The United Nations Human Development Report ranks Switzerland the best for overall quality of life.
The Best Countries rankings begin with the selection of the 87 countries most likely to appear in the "best" rankings. These countries produce approximately 95% of global gross domestic product and represent almost 80% of the world's population.
