In this article we are going to list the 10 countries with the highest quality of life heading into 2023. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 23 countries with the highest quality of life heading into 2023.
10. Luxembourg
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 82.6
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 84,649
Expected years of schooling: 14.4
Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita which has been invested well in its people with the country ranking high globally in terms of safety, economic stability and healthcare.
9. Iceland
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 82.7
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 55,782
Expected years of schooling: 19.2
It may have a population of less than 400,00 people but its dramatic landscape, work-life balance and one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world all have led to the country’s population quality of life being extremely high.
8. Sweden
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 83
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 54,489
Expected years of schooling: 19.4
Sweden has focused on environmental issues much earlier than most countries and made great strides. Health, education and civic engagement are all high in the country in addition to maintaining a high level of work-life balance, something missing in many countries.
7. Ireland
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 82
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 76,169
Expected years of schooling: 18.9
Ireland has made many advances in recent years, especially in the digital sector and is ranked really high among countries with the highest digital quality of life.
6. Australia
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 84.5
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 49,238
Expected years of schooling: 21.1
As long as you’re not afraid of all types of creatures attempting to harm you, Australia is an amazing place to live in.
5. Singapore
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 82.8
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 90,919
Expected years of schooling: 16.5
Singapore may be a very expensive country to live in, in terms of rent, schooling and even daily expenses, but it also has really high average salaries and is considered to be among the best countries for expats to live in.
4. Liechtenstein
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 83.3
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 146,830
Expected years of schooling: 15.2
Liechtenstein topped our list in terms of gross national income per capita and is the only country where the gross national income per capita was higher than $100,000. While the cost of living is quite high, the property price to income ratio is quite low which is excellent, not to mention an extremely low pollution.
3. Norway
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 83.2
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 64,660
Expected years of schooling: 18.2
The Nordic countries all enjoy a high quality of life but none beats Norway as its oil earnings have allowed the country to invest in the well-being of its citizens which is why its citizens have such high life expectancy and earnings.
2. Switzerland
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 84
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 66,933
Expected years of schooling: 16.5
Switzerland has the highest quality of life in Europe. Even though it is extremely expensive to live in Switzerland, it is an ideal country in terms of earnings, health status, environmental quality and a host of other aspects.
1. Hong Kong
Average life expectancy at birth in the country (in years): 85.5
Gross national income per capita (in dollars): 62,607
Expected years of schooling: 17.3
Topping the list of the 23 countries with the highest quality of life heading into 2023 is, surprisingly, Hong Kong. While the country is great for healthcare, leisure and earnings, the country still needs to improve in terms of metrics related to the level of happiness.
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