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Where-to-be-born index 2013 world map. The where-to-be-born index, formerly known as the quality-of-life index (QLI), was last published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in 2013. Its purpose was to assess which country offered the most favorable conditions for a healthy, secure, and prosperous life in the years following its release. [1]
Nordic countries ranked highly in an index showing what the world thinks of the biggest nations.
10. Denmark: With 5 weeks paid vacation per year 9. New Zealand: Breathe happy 8. Netherlands: One of the highest literacy rates in the world. 7.
Taiwan may be the best country in the world as an expat but missing out on top spot on the Quality of Life index.
List of countries by cancer rate; List of countries by long-term unemployment rate; List of countries by natural disaster risk; List of countries by quality of healthcare; List of countries by risk of death from non-communicable disease; List of countries by total health expenditure by type of financing
The top three countries in the 2014 list were Ireland, Finland and Switzerland. [7] Nine of the top 10 countries in overall rankings are in Western Europe, while Canada tops overall rankings in North America. [8] The last three countries on the list are Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan.
Cities from the Western world typically dominate the top 10, reflecting their widespread availability of goods and services, low personal risk, and an effective infrastructure. A 2010 opinion piece in The New York Times criticized the Economist Intelligence Unit for being overly Anglocentric , stating that: "The Economist equates liveability ...
The countries with the best quality of life in the world have a good work-life balance, access to quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure.