Good Index Country publishes annual ranking of the best countries of the world. A good country, according to the authors of the study, is one that successfully acts for the good of humanity. Of course, it should serve the interests of its people, but never at the expense of other countries or their natural resources.
In compiling a list of the best countries for life on Earth, 35 different indicators (including peacefulness, economic indicators and contribution 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 best for you to decide.
We also prepared a consolidated rating, which included the very countries of the world in various indicators.
10. New Zealand
Per capita income is very high (7.4%). And education spending as a percentage of GDP is one of the largest in the world. The country is one of the leaders in maintaining 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 Austria was placed in ninth place in the ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of indicators, it is in second place in the development of science and technology. In addition, it is a major tourist center, and claims to be the continental cultural center. This country gave 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, healthcare and pensions. The homeland of Richelieu, Exupery and Coco Chanel tops the lists of the most visited countries in the world. And France is one of the main exporters of weapons in the world.
7. Canada
High-tech industrial country with a high standard of living. Canada is a major exporter of energy, food, and minerals. In addition, it is in fifth place in the world in oil production (according to EIA and British Petroleum).
6. Finland
The birthplace of Angry Birds and one of the safest countries in the world. A lost wallet (along with the contents) or a mobile phone with a high probability of return to the owner. The literacy rate of the Finnish population is close to 100%. And in 2015, Forbes included Finland in the world top 6 best countries for business.
5. Germany
The most populated 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 very motley.
4. UK
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. The English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking became famous for his scientific work on quantum gravity and cosmology, and the Englishman Tim Berners-Lee gave the world the World Wide Web.
3. The Netherlands
In 2001, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was the first to legalize same-sex marriage, and its national stance on drugs, prostitution, euthanasia and abortion is 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 rules for hiring and leaving with social security and career guidance in finding a job and getting an education for all unemployed.
1. Sweden
Heads the top 10 best countries of 2016. Sweden received the highest scores for a positive contribution to citizens' lifestyles, including prosperity, equality, health and well-being. Health care as well as education at Swedish colleges are free, and the average life expectancy of Swedes is 82 years.
And Russia took only 72 place in the ranking of countries of the world, located between Ecuador and Morocco.
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