Countries with the highest quality of life – LIST

17:35 - 3.10.2024


October 3, Fineko/abc.az. Denmark ranked 1st among the countries with the highest quality of life in 2024.

ABC.AZ reports that the list was published by U.S. News and World Report.

The survey, conducted from March to May in the specified rating table, was conducted among 17,000 people. In the list compiled on the basis of surveys, Denmark stands out for its indicators of education, health, political and economic stability.

Despite the high taxes in the country, free healthcare and education are balanced by benefits for children, as well as guarantees for pensioners.

Denmark is followed by such countries as Sweden, Switzerland and Norway.

Top 10 of countries on the list for 2024 are Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Canada, Finland, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand.

Denmark also ranked 1st in job satisfaction for expats (foreign nationals). 84% of foreign citizens are satisfied with the work-life balance in the country. And according to the World Happiness Report, Denmark was ranked the 2nd happiest country in the world in 2024. The high level of equality in the country and its responsibility for social security issues are noted as key factors of this happiness.

The U.S. ranks 22nd in the quality of life list, although it is third in the overall ranking. The U.S. has performed poorly, especially on indicators such as living expenses and political bureaucracy, but ranks 13th in terms of a good labor market.