Good Index Country has published an annual rating of the best countries in the world... A good country, according to the authors of the study, is one that successfully acts for the benefit of humanity. Of course, it should serve the interests of its people, but never at the expense of other countries or their natural resources.
When compiling the list of the best countries to live on Earth, 35 different indicators (including peacefulness, economic indicators and contributions to the development of science, security and culture) provided by the UN and the World Bank were taken into account.
Today's list includes the Top 10 most developed countries in the world, which one is better to live in, it's up to you.
We have also prepared a summary rating, which includes the most countries in the world according to various indicators.
10. New Zealand
Per capita income is very high (7.4%). And spending on education as a percentage of GDP is one of the largest in the world. The country is among the leaders in the maintenance of peace and global security and is a member of key international organizations, including the UN and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
9. Austria
Although in terms of the totality of indicators, Austria was placed in ninth place in the ranking of the best countries in the world, in the development of science and technology it is in second place. In addition, it is a major tourist center and claims to be a continental cultural center. This country has given the world famous composers such as Anton Bruckner and Franz Liszt.
8. France
The World Bank classifies France as a wealthy, high-income country. French citizens are guaranteed certain social services such as education, health care and pensions. The birthplace of Richelieu, Exupery and Coco Chanel tops the lists of the most visited countries in the world. And France is also one of the main arms exporters in the world.
7. Canada
A high-tech industrial country with a high standard of living. Canada is a major exporter of energy, food and minerals. In addition, it is the fifth largest oil producer in the world (according to the EIA and British Petroleum).
6. Finland
Homeland of Angry Birds and one of the safest countries in the world. A lost wallet (along with its contents) or mobile phone will most likely return to the owner. The literacy rate of the Finnish population is close to 100%. And in 2015, Forbes included Finland in the world's top 6 best countries for business.
5. Germany
The most populous state in the European Union and one of the largest economies in the world. Industries such as telecommunications, healthcare and tourism make the largest contribution to the country's economy. The vast majority of German citizens are ethnic Germans, but due to the influx of migrants, the current ethnic composition of Germany has become quite variegated.
4. United Kingdom
You can laugh at the "British scientists" meme, but it was they who discovered oxygen and penicillin from molds, and developed theories in the field of aerodynamics and natural evolution. English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking became famous for his scientific works on quantum gravity and cosmology, and Englishman Tim Berners-Lee gave the world the World Wide Web.
3. Netherlands
In 2001, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was the first to legalize same-sex marriage, and its national attitudes towards drugs, prostitution, euthanasia and abortion are very liberal. This small country has the highest concentration of museums in the world.
2. Denmark
All Danes have access to free medical services. Higher education is also free. The country's economy is based on the Flexicurity model, which combines flexible hiring and firing rules with social security and career guidance in job search and education for all unemployed.
1. Sweden
Leads the top 10 best countries in 2016. Sweden received the highest scores for positive contributions to citizens' lifestyles, including prosperity, equality, health and well-being. Health care, as well as education in Swedish colleges, is free, and the average life expectancy for Swedes is 82 years.
And Russia took only 72nd place in the ranking of countries in the world, located between Ecuador and Morocco.
Infographics: Good Index Country 2016
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