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November 6, 2024 | 04:58 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Have you ever dreamed of living in countries where high living standards and a comfortable lifestyle are the norm? Such perfect places are not just a matter of wishful thinking; they are real and available for you to experience firsthand.
Forbes and US News & World Report previously revealed a list of the 2024 best countries to live in. These nations boast a stable economic environment and a high quality of life, ensuring the well-being of all citizens.
The list is based on a survey of nearly 17,000 global citizens, with respondents marking 89 countries to dozens of attributes within 10 sub-rankings such as heritage, cultural influence, and social purpose.
Read on to get a closer look at the top 10 best countries to live in 2024.
List of the Top 10 Best Countries to Live in 2024
1. Switzerland
Switzerland has been named the best country in the world for three consecutive years. It doesn’t come as a surprise since the European country has persistently maintained an exceptional quality of life for its citizens.
Switzerland also displays outstanding performance in entrepreneurship and being “open for business.”
2. Japan
Japan’s blend of tradition and innovation makes it an attractive place to live. In fact, Japan ranks highly in areas like innovative, modern, and technological expertise, according to US News & World Report.
While Japan undoubtedly excels in technology, the country also shows remarkable performance in terms of entrepreneurship.
3. United States
The United States (U.S.) made notable progress, moving up two spots and securing third place. According to Forbes, this major leap was attributable to its impressive performance in two sub-rankings, namely “open for business” and “movers.”
4. Canada
Agility and progressive social policies make Canada among the best countries to live in. Besides, this U.S. neighbor is reputable for being friendly and ensuring religious freedom, making it the friendliest country in the world.
5. Australia
Coming in fifth place is Australia. Citing US News & World Report, the country scores well primarily in agility, quality of life, and social purpose. Moreover, Australia is an ideal place for pet lovers since it performs well in terms of caring about animal rights.
6. Sweden
Sweden often tops the list of the world’s most desirable places to live. The country’s stable economy, coupled with convenient access to top-notch education and health services, contributed to an exceptional quality of life, says World Atlas.
Additionally, Sweden is reputable for its commitment to fostering a more gender-equal environment.
7. Germany
Securing seventh place, Germany outperforms in attributes like entrepreneurship, agility, and power. Furthermore, the country is also top-tier when it comes to quality of life. Germans enjoy a good job market, a well-developed infrastructure, and a politically stable environment.
8. United Kingdom
Based on the assessment by US News & World Report, the United Kingdom (U.K.) scores well in terms of entrepreneurship and power. The country is also perceived to have a well-developed legal framework and well-distributed political power.
9. New Zealand
New Zealand’s key strengths lie in its social policies and agility, contributing to making it among the best countries to live in. This Oceania country is also lauded for being family-friendly and highly aware of environmental sustainability.
10. Denmark
Rounding up our “best countries to live in” list is Denmark. The Nordic country consistently ranks as one of the most livable countries globally, thanks to its comfortable living conditions and competent public transportation system, according to World Atlas.
Despite its relatively low rank on this list, Denmark was dubbed the best country in terms of quality of life by US News & World Report, boasting affordability, a good job market, a stable economy, a well-developed public education and health system, and more.
FORBES | US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
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