Canada Was Ranked the Best Country In the Entire World for the First Time Ever
by Kayla on April 15, 2021, 10:04pm. EST
U.S. News & World Report released their 2021 Best Countries ranking and for the first time in history, Canada has taken the top spot.
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According to a press release, “Canada is perceived as having a good job market and caring about human rights and social injustice. Additionally, the country finished No. 1 in being viewed as not corrupt and respecting property rights.” Overall, Canada was ranked in first place for social purpose, second for racial equality, and sixth for entrepreneurship.
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The Top 10 Countries:
- Canada
- Japan
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Australia
- United States
- New Zealand
- United Kingson
- Sweden
- The Netherlands
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See below for full breakdowns.
Best Overall Country
- Canada
- Japan
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Australia
Quality of life
- Canada
- Denmark
- New Zealand
- Sweden
- Netherlands
Entrepreneurship
- Japan
- Germany
- United States
- United Kingdom
- South Korea
Social Purpose
- Canada
- Denmark
- New Zealand
- Sweden
- Netherlands
Cultural Influence
- Italy
- France
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Japan
Open for Business (most business-friendly)
- Switzerland
- Panama
- Canada
- Denmark
- Sweden
Adventure (best to visit)
- Brazil
- Italy
- Spain
- Greece
- Thailand
Power
- United States
- China
- Russia
- Germany
- United Kingdom
Agility
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
- Germany
- Singapore