There are many factors to consider when determining the quality of life in a country. However, a few measures are often used to compare different countries. These include the Human Development Index, the GDP per capita, and the healthy life expectancy.
Norway is ranked first on the Human Development Index, which considers life expectancy, education levels, and income. The country has a high GDP per capita and a long life expectancy of 81 years. Switzerland is ranked second on the Human Development Index. Intangibles include job security, political stability, individual freedom, and environmental quality.
The countries with the best quality of life typically have high levels of human development, high incomes, and long life expectancies. Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada are examples of countries that rank highly on these measures.
Countries With Best Quality Of Life 2019
5. Switzerland
GDP: $678.9 billion
POPULATION: 8.5 million
GDP PER CAPITA: $62,125
4. Norway
GDP: $398.8 billion
POPULATION: 5.3 million
GDP PER CAPITA: $72,058
3. Denmark
GDP: $324.9 billion
POPULATION: 5.8 million
GDP PER CAPITA: $50,071
2. Sweden
GDP: $538.0 billion
POPULATION: 10.1 million
GDP PER CAPITA: $51,185
1. Canada
Many countries worldwide offer their citizens a high quality of life, but some stand out among the rest. Canada is one of those countries. The country’s economy is strong, and its citizens enjoy a high standard of living. They have access to top-quality education and health care and a wide range of social services. Canada also has a thriving arts and culture scene, and its citizens enjoy a high level of political and social freedom.
GDP: $$1.7 trillion
POPULATION: 36.7 million
GDP PER CAPITA: $48,390
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