Quality of life may also encompass intangibles like job security, political stability, individual freedom, and environmental excellent in addition to the fundamental concepts of wide availability to food, shelter, quality education, health care, and work. These nations provide their inhabitants with excellent care throughout all stages of life.
The Quality of Life subranking from U.S. News is based on an equally weighted average of scores from nine country attributes that relate to a country’s quality of life: affordable, a good job market, economically stable, family friendly, income equality, politically stable, safe, well-developed public education system, and well-developed public health system.
1. 1. Switzerland
After a one-year absence, Switzerland returns to the top of the list in 2022, having risen three ranks from 2021. The country is well-known for its tradition of neutrality, and it ranks fourth in terms of quality of life and first in terms of openness to commerce, while also being regarded as the most politically stable and safe.
2. 2. Germany
Germany is placed second overall, up one point since 2021, and is among the top five in terms of entrepreneurship, power, and agility. It is also praised for its perceived economic stability and progressiveness.
3. 3. Canada
Canada, the world’s second-largest country by land mass, is ranked third overall, down two positions from top place in 2021. It is ranked third in terms of perceived quality of life and agility, and it rates strongly in terms of social purpose, friendliness, and safety.
4. 4. United States
The United States rated fourth overall, up two positions from 2021. The world’s largest economy is also regarded the most powerful, ranking first in agility, second in entrepreneurship, and third in cultural impact.
5. 5. Sweden
Sweden is the fifth best country overall, having risen four places from 2021, and is first in both perceived quality of life and social purpose. The country was also rated highly for its concern for human rights, social justice, and the environment.
6. 6. Japan
Japan has dropped four spots since 2021, and now ranks sixth overall. The country, which is mostly made up of four islands, ranks third in terms of entrepreneurship, fourth in terms of agility, and fourth in terms of cultural influence. It also rates well in terms of technological skill, digital infrastructure, and forward-thinking.
7. 7. Australia
Australia is ranked seventh overall, having dropped two places since 2021. The country ranks fifth in agility and ninth in perceived quality of life and social purpose, as well as in categories such as happiness, landscape, and safety.
8. 8. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is ranked eighth overall, with excellent grades for entrepreneurship (ranked fourth) and power (ranked fifth). It is also regarded as one of the top countries for education and one of the most powerful nations.
9. 9. France
France is ranked ninth overall, second in cultural influence, fourth in heritage, and seventh in power. It is also one of the most trendy, contemporary, and prominent countries in the world.
10. 10. Denmark
Denmark is ranked tenth overall, second in terms of quality of life, and third in terms of social purpose. It also rates highly in terms of gender equality and is regarded as one of the greatest countries for women.
11. 11. New Zealand
New Zealand is ranked 11th overall, having dropped four positions from 2021. It is regarded as the most beautiful and friendliest country in the world, as well as the top country for a comfortable retirement.
12. 12. The Netherlands
The Netherlands is ranked 12th overall. The country is ranked first in gender equality, first in racial justice, and eighth in quality of life.
13. 13. Norway
Norway is ranked 13th overall and second in terms of social purpose. It is also ranked second in terms of commitment to climate objectives and first in terms of environmental concern.
14. 14. Italy
Italy is ranked 14th overall, but first in legacy and cultural influence.
15. 15. Finland
Finland is ranked 15th overall. The country ranks sixth in terms of quality of life, fifth in terms of climate-related attitudes, and first in terms of transparency.
16. 16. Spain
Spain, ranked 16th overall, is also ranked third for heritage and third for adventure.
17. 17. China
China, the world’s most populated country, comes in 17th place overall. It is ranked second in terms of power and fifth in terms of entrepreneurship. It is also regarded as the greatest country in which to establish a business.
18. 18. Belgium
Belgium is ranked 18th overall. In terms of racial equality and transparency, the Western European country is well regarded. It is also regarded as one of the greatest countries for women and for raising children.
19. 19. Singapore
Singapore, which is rated 19th worldwide, is regarded as one of Asia’s four economic tigers, together with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. The country is also ranked 10th in movers and 15th in agility.
20. 20. South Korea
South Korea is ranked 20th overall, having dropped five spots from 2021. It is ranked sixth in terms of power and sixth in terms of entrepreneurship.
21. 21. United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, one of the most liberal Persian Gulf countries, is ranked 21st overall. It ranks first in movers and ninth in power.
22. 22. Austria
Austria, which ranks 22nd overall, is regarded as the 11th best country for social purposes. The country is also regarded as one of the greatest places in the world to raise a family.
23. 23. Ireland
Ireland is ranked No. 23 overall, with good marks for its landscape and friendliness. It also ranks eighth among the finest nations for solo travel and is regarded as one of the happiest.
24. 24. Luxembourg
Luxembourg, a tiny Western European country, is ranked 24th overall. The country is also ranked fourth in terms of business openness. It is regarded as one of the most renowned countries, with a favourable tax climate.
25. 25. Greece
Greece is ranked 25th overall, having risen two places from 2021 and receiving excellent evaluations for its heritage, friendliness, adventure, and enjoyment. It is also regarded as the third best nation for solo travel.
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