Guys, we officially live in the best country in the world (as if we didn't already know).
Not only has Canada been named the second best country in the world, our home has been ranked number one for quality of life - for the third year in a row!
The study, conducted by U.S. News in partnership with Y&Râs BAV and Wharton, broke down 80 countriesâ overall rankings based âon 75 different metrics.â
Each of those metrics was then placed into one of nine subcategories, including:
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Affordability
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Stable job market
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Economic stability
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Family friendliness
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Income equality
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Political stability
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Education systems
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Public health systems
Canada beat out Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Australia - who all placed in the top five - to win top spot.
@explorecanadaAccording to the study, Canada placed number one for its political stability, safe environment, strong job market, and its good education system.
Here are the 25 best countries for Quality of Life in 2018:
1. Canada
2. Denmark
3. Sweden
4. Norway
5. Australia
6. Switzerland
7. Finland
8. Netherlands
9. New Zealand
10. Germany
11. Austria
12. Luxembourg
13. United Kingdom
14. Japan
15. Ireland
16. France
17. United States
18. Singapore
19. Spain
20. Portugal
21. China
22. Italy
23. Poland
24. South Korea
25. United Arab Emirates
Beyond the quality of life study, Canada has an overall rating of 9.9. In other studies, we rank fourth overall for citizenship, seventh in business and entrepreneurship, 11th in cultural influence, 12th in power, 18th in adventure, 32nd in up-and-coming economy, and 40th in heritage.
Go Canada!
