In this article, we will look into the 10 best countries in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 50 Best Countries in the World.
10. Netherlands
Human Development Index (2021): 0.941
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 2.34%
GDP PPP (2024): $1.34 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 2.3 million
Insider Monkey Score: 16.0
The Netherlands is ranked among the best countries in the world. As of 2024, it boasts a GDP of $1.34 trillion. In 2021, the country spent 2.34% of its GDP on research and development. The Netherlands had 2.3 million foreign-born people in 2020.
9. Switzerland
Human Development Index (2021): 0.962
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 3.36%
GDP PPP (2024): $820.7 billion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 2.5 million
Insider Monkey Score: 13.8
Switzerland ranks 9th on our list. As of 2024, the country has a GDP of $820.7 billion. In 2021, the country had a human development index of 0.962. The country had an international migrant stock of 2.5 million in 2020. The R&D expenditure of the country was 3.36% of its GDP in 2021.
8. South Korea
Human Development Index (2021): 0.925
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 4.93%
GDP PPP (2024): $3.06 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 1.7 million
Insider Monkey Score: 13.4
South Korea has a GDP of $3.06 trillion as of 2024. In 2021, the HDI of the country was 0.925. In 2020, South Korea had 1.7 million foreign-born people. Its R&D expenditure was 4.93% of its GDP in 2021.
7. Canada
Human Development Index (2021): 0.936
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 1.7%
GDP PPP (2024): $2.47 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 8 million
Insider Monkey Score: 13.2
Canada is one of the best countries in the world. As of 2024, it boasts a GDP of $2.47 trillion. In 2021, the HDI of the country was 0.936. It spent 1.7% of its GDP on research and development in 2021. In 2020, Canada had 8 million foreign-born people.
6. Australia
Human Development Index (2021): 0.951
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2019): 1.83%
GDP PPP (2024): $1.78 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 7.6 million
Insider Monkey Score: 12.6
Ranked 6th on our list, Australia has a GDP of $1.78 trillion as of 2024. In 2021, the HDI of the country was 0.951. The number of foreign-born people in the country was 7.6 million in 2020. In 2021, it spent 1.83% of its GDP on R&D.
5. France
Human Development Index (2021): 0.903
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 2.22%
GDP PPP (2024): $4.0 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 8.5 million
Insider Monkey Score: 11.6
France is ranked among the best countries in the world. In 2021, the country had an HDI of 0.903. The country boasts a GDP of $4 trillion, as of 2024. The number of foreign-born people in the country was 8.5 million in 2020. The country spent a total of 2.22% of its GDP on research and development in 2021.
4. Japan
Human Development Index (2021): 0.925
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 3.3%
GDP PPP (2024): $6.7 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 2.7 million
Insider Monkey Score: 9.6
Japan is one of the best countries in the world. As of 2024, it boasts a GDP of $6.7 trillion. In 2021, the HDI of the country was 0.925. It spent 3.3% of its GDP on research and development in 2021. In 2020, Japan had 2.7 million foreign-born people.
3. United Kingdom
Human Development Index (2021): 0.929
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 2.91%
GDP PPP (2024): $3.9 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 9.3 million
Insider Monkey Score: 8.6
The UK has a GDP of $3.9 trillion as of 2024. In 2021, the HDI of the country was 0.929. In 2020, the UK had 9.3 million foreign-born people. Its R&D expenditure was 2.91% of its GDP in 2021.
2. Germany
Human Development Index (2021): 0.942
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 3.14%
GDP PPP (2024): $5.72 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 15.7 million
Insider Monkey Score: 5.2
Germany ranks 2nd on our list. As of 2024, the country has a GDP of $5.72 trillion. In 2021, the country had an HDI of 0.942. Germany had 15.7 million foreign-born people in 2020. The R&D expenditure of the country was 3.14% of its GDP in 2021.
1. United States
Human Development Index (2021): 0.921
R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 2.46%
GDP PPP (2024): $27.9 trillion
International Migrant Stock (2020): 50.6 million
Insider Monkey Score: 7.6
The United States tops our list of the best countries in the world. In 2021, the country had an HDI of 0.921. The country boasts a GDP of $27.9 trillion, as of 2024. The number of foreign-born people in the country was 50.6 million in 2020. The country spent a total of 2.46% of its GDP on research and development in 2021.
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