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Canada is recognized in international rankings for a variety of reasons, ranging from its high standard of living to its strong economy and political stability. Canada ranks high on its social, legal, healthcare and education systems with its universities ranked among the best in the world.[1] The country consistently ranks high in other various indices measuring factors such as human rights, quality of life, safety, happiness, prosperity and sustainability. This has led to Canada being recognized as one of the best countries in the world to live.[2] Despite these facts there are varied domestic concerns, Canada ranks among the lowest of the most developed countries for housing affordability, technology affordability, healthcare accessibility, and foreign direct investment.[3]

International rankings

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Further information: List of international rankings

Worldwide rankings

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Note: Below each survey uses a limited number of countries/region's for its assessments, see "Measurement(s)" for number variables.

Organization Survey Rank Value Measurement(s)/Notes Year
OECD Tertiary education[4][5] 1 - Based on those 25- to 64-year-olds having completed tertiary education of G7 countries 2022
Asher & Lyric LGBTQ+ Danger Index [6][7] 1 - Measures the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people in 203 countries. Note: Canada ranked second in the Gay Travel Index chart in 2023,[8] and sixth in the Equaldex Equality Index in 2023.[9] 2023
Anholt-Ipsos Nation branding[10] 3 70.32/ 100 Measures national competence, governance, immigration and investment, people; exports, tourism and culture in the 50 most developed countries 2022
Fund for Peace Fragile States Index[11] 3 - Measures risk and vulnerability of individuals of 179 countries 2022
The Conference Board of Canada Old-age standard of living[12] 3 Score of "A" - range A to D Measures standard of living for the elderly in the 15 most developed countries. Note: "Poverty among the elderly in Canada is at 6.7 per cent, much lower than for children or the working-age population." 2018
U.S. News & World Report Best Countries for Education[13] 4 - Measures quality of education in the 80 most developed countries 2022
State of World Liberty Project State of World Liberty Index[14] 4 Top 5% Degree of economic and personal freedoms of 183 countries 2021
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD Better Life Index[15] 4 - Measures wellbeing, environmental quality, quality of public services and security of the 36 most developed countries: 2020
International Comparisons (OECD) Social justice[16] 4 7.1 / 10 Arithmetic average of individual indicators of a "Just society" of the 40 most developed countries: 2020
U.S. News & World Report Social Purpose[17] 5 - Measures social progressiveness, inclusiveness and committed to social justice in the 80 most developed countries 2022
The Economist Democracy Index[18] 5 9.24 / 10 (Full democracy) Measures pluralism, civil liberties and political culture of 167 countries 2020
United Nations Good Country Index[16] 6 - Measure how much each country contributes to the planet and to the human race, relative to its size (measured in GDP) of 125 countries 2020
Social Progress Imperative Social Progress Index[19] 6 91.41/ 100 - Tier 1 of 6 Measures well-being of a society of 132 countries 2021
The Economist Global Food Security Index[20] 7 79.1/ 100 Measures food affordability, availability, quality, safety, sustainability and adaptation of 109 countries 2022
Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index[21] 8 - Ranks over 140 countries according to how charitable they are (foreign aid). See also List of development aid sovereign state donors 2022
The Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freedom[22] 9 77.9 / 100 Based on the rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency and open markets of 178 countries 2021
Institute for Economics and Peace Global Peace Index[23] 11 - Measures overall peacefulness of 162 countries 2024
Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index [24] 11 77 / 100 Based on public sector corruption of 175 countries & territories 2021
Travel Safe - Abroad Safest countries Index[25] 12 88 / 100 Measures public safety based on the number of incidents including mugging, drugs, violent crimes, bribery, property crimes, stolen vehicles, religion, and racial tolerance of 163 countries 2022
Theglobaleconomy.com Public services index[26] 12 - Measures quality of public services of 177 countries 2022
International Institute for Management Development Most competitive economies[27] 13 - Economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment and healthcare / education of the 67 most developed countries 2019
Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index[28] 14 - Level of freedom available to journalists of 180 countries 2021
World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index[29] 14 79.6 / 100 Measures level of prosperity of citizens of 144 economies 2019
Legatum Prosperity Index[30] 15 78.99/ 100 Measures wealth, economic growth, education, health, personal well-being, and quality of life of 167 countries 2021
UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network World Happiness Report[31] 15 6.9 / 10 Based on (quality of) life factors of 156 countries 2024
United Nations Development Programme Human Development Index[32] 15 - Based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income of 187 countries. Note: Norway has been ranked the highest sixteen times, Canada eight times, Japan and Iceland twice and Switzerland once. See Human Development Index#Past top countries. See also List of Canadian provinces and territories by Human Development Index 2022
World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index[33] 14 - Measures success in innovation of 133 countries 2024
World Population Foundation Best Countries To Live[34] 16 0.929 / 1.0 Measures equality among genders, literacy, average life expectancy, and financial stability of 146 countries 2022
Georgetown University Women, Peace and Security Index[35] 17 0.885/ 1.0 Measures women’s well-being—inclusion (economic, social, political); justice (formal laws and informal discrimination); and security (at the family, community, and societal levels) 2023
World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report[36] 19 0.772 /0-1 Measures gender equality of 142 countries 2020
Yale and Columbia Universities Environmental Performance Index.[37] 20 71/100 Environmental performance of 178 countries 2020
World Bank Ease of doing business index[38] 23 79.14 /100
Very Easy 		Regulatory environment of 189 countries 2021

Freedom assessments

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Further information: List of freedom indices and Censorship by country
See also: List of democracy indices

Freedom indices produced by several non-governmental organizations publishes assessments of political rights and civil liberties for countries around the world.[39]

According to Freedom in the World, an annual report by US-based think-tank Freedom House, which rates political rights and civil liberties, in 2023 Canada was ranked "Free" (the highest possible rating), with a Global Freedom Score of 97 out of 100."Canada: Freedom in the World 2024 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
According to the Democracy Index, an annual index published by the U.K.-based Economist Intelligence Unit, that measures pluralism, civil liberties, and the state of democracy, in 2023 Canada was ranked 13th out of 167 countries and received a score of 8.69 out of 10.00."Democracy Index 2023". Economist Intelligence Unit. February 29, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
According to the annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, Canada ranked 14th out of 180 countries in 2024, up one spot from 15th in 2023 and from 19th in 2022. "2024 World Press Freedom Index – journalism under political pressure". RSF. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
According to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, Canada was ranked 12th out of 180 countries from the top least corrupt in 2024."2023 Corruption Perceptions Index: Explore the results". Transparency.org. January 30, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
The Index of Economic Freedom an annual index by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal to measure the degree of economic freedom, ranks Canada 14th out of 177 in 2024, with a score of 73.7 out of 100.The Heritage Foundation. "Index of Economic Freedom: All Country Scores". Index of Economic Freedom. Retrieved July 7, 2024.

U.S. News Best Countries

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In 2024, Canada ranked fourth in the world in U.S. News & World Report's Best Countries rankings, with an overall indexed score of 94.1 out of 100: Canada's strong ranking was due to its performance in several categories.[2] Canada has been ranked in the top five countries by U.S. News for the past four years. Canada ranked first in 2021,[40] and 2nd place a few years in a row.[2]

Ranking Theme Score Ranking
Adventure 57.5 #16
Agility 89.2 #2
Cultural Influence 52.6 #16
Entrepreneurship 81.9 #6
Heritage 41.1 #30
Movers 27.2 #43
Open for Business 79.8 #15
Power 41.2 #13
Quality of Life 94.2 #5
Social Purpose 97.8 #3
2nd overall among the best countries to headquarter a corporation (the only country in the top ten outside of Europe and Asia);
4th overall among countries with the best education systems;
5th overall among countries with the most racial equity*;
5th overall among countries with the most perceived transparency (the only country outside of Europe to be on the list);
6th overall among countries where people could have a comfortable retirement*;
6th overall among the best countries to raise a child*;

Lowest rankings of the most developed countries

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Further information: List of globalization-related indices

A developed country (or industrialized country) has a high quality of life, developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations.[41] Note: Below each survey uses a limited number of countries for its assessment, see "Notes" for country number variables.

Organization Survey Rank Notes Measurement(s) Year
OECD Nominal house prices[42] 1 Most unaffordable housing of the 38 most developed countries Comparing average home prices to average incomes. See also Lists of countries by GDP per capita 2022
Rewheel Most expensive wireless costs[43] 1 4G and 5G prices of the 50 most developed countries Measures wireless costs 2021
OECD Lowest amount of acute care beds[44] 1 Comparing the healthcare systems of the 9 most developed countries Measures acute care beds per capita 2021
International Energy Agency Fuel-inefficient vehicles[45] 1 Ranked against the 53 most developed countries Measures the fuel economy of private cars from 2005 to 2017 2019
Commonwealth Fund Worst healthcare system[46] 2 Comparing the healthcare systems of the 11 most developed countries, Canada ranked 10th - second -to-last. Measures access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and health care outcomes 2021
University of Calgary Worst corporate tax system[47] 2 Ranked against the 94 most developed countries Measures openness to foreign direct investment 2020

Maps of indices

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Best Global Universities in Canada". US News Education. January 1, 1970. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Overall Best Countries Ranking". U.S. News & World Report L.P.
  3. ^ Hopper, Tristin (August 11, 2022). "'Worst in the world': All the rankings in which Canada is now last". National Post. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Daily — Canada leads the G7 for the most educated workforce, thanks to immigrants, young adults and a strong college sector, but is experiencing significant losses in apprenticeship certificate holders in key trades". Statistics Canada. November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Education at a Glance". OECD. September 12, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Fergusson, Asher (June 6, 2023). "LGBTQ+ Travel Safety – 203 Best & Worst Countries Ranked (2022)". Asher & Lyric. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Bloom, Laura Begley (March 7, 2023). "20 Safest Countries For LGBTQ Travelers, Ranked In A New Report". Forbes. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023". Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  9. ^ Staff (January 1, 2023). "LGBT Equality Index: The Most LGBT-Friendly Countries in the World". Equaldex. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Ipsos (2022). "Global Press Release" (Press release). Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  11. ^ "Fragile States Index | The Fund for Peace". fragilestatesindex.org.
  12. ^ "Elderly Poverty". Conferenceboard.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  13. ^ "Best Countries for Education". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  14. ^ "2021 State of World Liberty Index". 29 April 2021.
  15. ^ "OECD Better Life Index Raw Data 2020". OECD.
  16. ^ a b "Social Justice – International Comparisons".
  17. ^ "Social Purpose". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Democracy Index 2020". Economist Intelligence Unit.
  19. ^ "Social Progress Imperative".[permanent dead link‍]
  20. ^ "Global Food Security Index (GFSI)". Global Food Security Index (GFSI). September 20, 2022.
  21. ^ "World Giving Index 2022" (PDF). Charities Aid Foundation. October 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  22. ^ "Country Rankings: World & Global Economy Rankings on Economic Freedom". www.heritage.org.
  23. ^ Global Peace Index 2024: Measuring Peace in a Complex World (PDF) (Report). Sydney: Institute for Economics & Peace. June 2023. ISBN 978-0-6451494-9-4. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
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  30. ^ "The Legatum Prosperity Index™". Legatum Institute Foundation. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  31. ^ University, an Jiaotong-Liverpool (March 20, 2024). "Happiness of the younger, the older, and those in between". The World Happiness Report. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  32. ^ World Intellectual Property Organization (2024). "Global Innovation Index 2024: Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship". www.wipo.int. p. 18. doi:10.34667/tind.50062. ISBN 978-92-805-3681-2. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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  34. ^ "2023 Women, Peace & Security Index". GIWPS. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  35. ^ "Global Gender Gap Report 2021" (PDF). World Economic Forum. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  36. ^ "2020 EPI Results". 3 June 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  37. ^ "Rankings".
  38. ^ "Freedom in the World Research Methodology". Freedom House.
  39. ^ "Canada is the No. 1 Country in the World, According to the 2021 Best Countries Report". Newswire. Apr 13, 2021. Retrieved Nov 13, 2024.
  40. ^ "What is a Developed Country?". WorldAtlas. April 23, 2018.
  41. ^ Source: Prices: Analytical house price indicators. "Prices - Housing prices - OECD Data". Data.oecd.org. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  42. ^ "The state of 4G and 5G pricing, 2H2021 – country rankings" (PDF). Rewheel.
  43. ^ "OECD Interactive Tool: International Comparisons — Peer countries, Canada | CIHI". Cihi.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  44. ^ "Fuel Economy in Major Car Markets: Technology and Policy Drivers 2005-2017 – Analysis". IEA. 20 March 2019.
  45. ^ 🖉Schneider, Eric C.; Shah, Arnav; Doty, Michelle M.; Roosa Tikkanen; Fields, Katharine; Williams II, Reginald D. (August 4, 2021). "Mirror, Mirror 2021:// Reflecting Poorly". www.commonwealthfund.org. doi:10.26099/01dv-h208.
  46. ^ Mintz, Jack; Bazel, Philip (2021). "View of 2020 TAX COMPETITIVENESS REPORT: CANADA'S INVESTMENT CHALLENGE". The School of Public Policy Publications. 14 (1). Journalhosting.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/sppp.v14i1.72311. Retrieved 2022-08-14.

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