A report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday has ranked the best countries in the world, putting Germany in the number one spot.
Canada and the U.K. rounded out the top three, with the U.S. coming in fourth place. Canada also came in at number one for quality of life and number two for citizenship.
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To reach this conclusion, the report examined approximately 60 nations, looking at factors that included sustainability, adventure, cultural influence, entrepreneurship and economic influence. More than 16,200 business leaders, highfliers and other members of the public were surveyed to gather the data.
The study is a joint project between U.S. News & World Report, New York-based strategic brand consultancy BAV Consulting and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. The group launched the Best Countries website in Davos to highlight the findings.
Although the United States came in fourth overall, it is the most powerful country, according to the report.
“How a nation is perceived outside its borders is critical to its success,” said Martin Sorrell, WPP’s chief executive officer. Ad firm WPP is the parent company of BAV.
“Smart, thoughtful and responsible administrations pay attention to image and reputation, because a better image contributes towards more foreign direct investment, more tourism and a ‘made-in’ or ‘created-in’ premium," Sorrell said.
Here are the 25 best countries to live in the world today:
1. Germany
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. United States of America
5. Sweden
6. Australia
7. Japan
8. France
9. Netherlands
10. Denmark
11. New Zealand
12. Austria
13. Italy
14. Luxembourg
15. Singapore
16. Spain
17. China
18. Ireland
19. South Korea
20. Brazil
21. Thailand
22. India
23. Portugal
24. Russia
25. Israel
