Which country to go to live in? Best countries to live according to the Legatum Institute for 2014.
Surely almost every one of you has thought about moving to another country with a higher standard of living. But which country is better to live in?
The well-known independent institute Legatum Institute annually compiles ratings of countries of the world, and not only dry figures are taken into account according to various criteria (education, economy, health care, etc.), but also the opinions of the inhabitants of the countries themselves, which, of course, is impressive (attitude towards immigrants, residents' satisfaction with the standard of living, the opportunity to find a job or open their own business, and so on). Of course, the choice of a country is a purely individual matter and depends on many factors, but if you are not yet sure which country is best to live in, you should take a closer look at the exhaustive results of the Legatum Institute and study statistics for several years, since on their website (prosperity .com) everything is clearly and conveniently arranged.
TOP-10 in the world
According to the 2014 Legatum Institute rating, the top ten countries where it is good to live, included:
- Norway
- Switzerland
- New Zealand
- Denmark
- Canada
- Sweden
- Australia
- Finland
- Netherlands
- USA
Of course, this rating is general. When considered by individual criteria, such as safety or health, the results are slightly different. The above countries are distinguished by a high standard of living and health care, quality education, freedom of action, and so on.
So, let's take a closer look at the countries of Europe, America, Asia and Africa, where it is good to live.
Where is the best place to live in Europe
The TOP-10 European countries, where it is best for a person to live, includes:
- Norway
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Finland
- Netherlands
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Great Britain
- Germany
This is followed by Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic and Poland. The most disadvantaged European countries are Serbia, Albania, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In general, Europe is, of course, the most prosperous region, and there is plenty to choose from: for example, someone prefers expressive and hot Spain, and someone - restrained and cool Sweden.
For five years now, Norway has been at the top of the list of countries where it is good to live - this highly developed, environmentally friendly and stable country with stunning landscapes has attracted many. Sweden is recognized as the best country for entrepreneurship and start-ups, Switzerland ranks first in terms of economic indicators, Denmark is considered the best country in terms of education, and Luxembourg is considered the best country in terms of health. By the way, according to the rating, Iceland is considered the safest country in Europe.
Asia and Oceania: which country is better to live in
Now many are thinking about which country in Asia and Oceania is better to live in. Many leave for Thailand, Indonesia, etc., because the economies of the countries of this region are moving forward by leaps and bounds. Yet, in many respects, these countries are at the bottom of the list. Let's see who is listed in the top ten countries in this region:
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Singapore
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Mongolia
This is followed by China, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The worst countries to live in are Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In which of these countries is it better to live? It's up to you to choose. So, in this region, Singapore is leading in terms of economic indicators, and Hong Kong is considered the safest city in the world! The healthiest people live in Japan, and as for personal freedoms and socialization, the palm belongs to New Zealand. The world championship in terms of "education" and "personal freedom" was awarded to Australia - residents are satisfied with the quality of education and opportunities that are provided to students, and are generally satisfied with their lives (7.2 out of 10 points).
North and South America: where is it better to live
List of TOP-10 by the level of development of countries on the continents of North and South America:
- Canada
- USA
- Uruguay
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Baileys
This is followed by Jamaica, Mexico, Colombia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, El Salvador and Bolivia. The most "backward" country is Haiti.
So, if you have opted for these continents, then we are reporting an interesting pattern: in almost all parameters (in terms of economic indicators, efficiency of government, security, level of education, personal freedoms and socialization) Canada is above all! By the way, residents of Canada are very satisfied with the quality of life in the country - they rate it at 7.4 points out of 10 (for comparison, residents of the leading Norway rated life satisfaction at 7.7 points). As a rule, the second place is occupied by the USA almost everywhere.
Africa and the Middle East: which countries are good to live in
The most developed countries in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA countries) are the UAE, Kuwait, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria and Lebanon. The worst are Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
The happiest people in this region live in the UAE and Israel - they are happy with their lives and rated life in the country at 7.2 and 7.1, respectively.
Among Black Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa), one can distinguish Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Benin, Kenya and Zambia. Of course, you are unlikely to dream of moving to Black Africa, but there are always originals :)
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