The US News & World Report has released their annual Best Countries Report and this year, Canada has taken first place.
This marks the first time the country has claimed the top spot in the yearly ranking, having moved up from the second place in 2020’s report. It's followed by Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia. The United States comes in sixth place.
The results are based on a report that surveyed more than 17,000 people from four regions to assess perceptions of 78 countries on 76 different metrics. There were several new metrics added this time around, including racial equity, commitment to social justice, adaptability, and commitment to climate goals.
"[Canada] is also perceived as having a good job market, caring about human rights, and is committed to social justice. Additionally, the country finished No. 1 in being viewed as not corrupt and respecting property rights," says the report.
Here is the list of the top 25 countries in the world:
- Canada
- Japan
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Australia
- United States
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- France
- Denmark
- Norway
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Italy
- China
- Finland
- Spain
- Belgium
- Austria
- United Arab Emirates
- Ireland
- Russia
- India
Here are other rankings to help determine the overall results:
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
