U.S. News & World Report released their 2021 Best Countries ranking and for the first time in history, Canada has taken the top spot.

 

 

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According to a press release, “Canada is perceived as having a good job market and caring about human rights and social injustice.  Additionally, the country finished No. 1 in being viewed as not corrupt and respecting property rights.”  Overall, Canada was ranked in first place for social purpose, second for racial equality, and sixth for entrepreneurship.

 

 

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The Top 10 Countries:

  1. Canada
  2. Japan
  3. Germany
  4. Switzerland
  5. Australia
  6. United States
  7. New Zealand
  8. United Kingson
  9. Sweden
  10. The Netherlands

 


See below for full breakdowns.

 

Best Overall Country

  1. Canada
  2. Japan
  3. Germany
  4. Switzerland
  5. Australia

 

Quality of life

  1. Canada
  2. Denmark
  3. New Zealand
  4. Sweden
  5. Netherlands

 

Entrepreneurship

  1. Japan
  2. Germany
  3. United States
  4. United Kingdom
  5. South Korea

 

Social Purpose

  1. Canada
  2. Denmark
  3. New Zealand
  4. Sweden
  5. Netherlands

 

Cultural Influence

  1. Italy
  2. France
  3. United States
  4. United Kingdom
  5. Japan

 

Open for Business (most business-friendly)

  1. Switzerland
  2. Panama
  3. Canada
  4. Denmark
  5. Sweden

 

Adventure (best to visit)

  1. Brazil
  2. Italy
  3. Spain
  4. Greece
  5. Thailand

 

Power

  1. United States
  2. China
  3. Russia
  4. Germany
  5. United Kingdom

 

Agility

  1. United States
  2. Australia
  3. Canada
  4. Germany
  5. Singapore
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