Who in the world has the best life? It turns out that this question is of interest not only to you and me. The International Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is engaged in the annual calculation of the standard of living of different countries.
Despite the relatively low level of employment (65%), the Grand Duchy is one of. Despite the global crisis that has significantly affected the country, the average income of the population has remained solid - $52,110. The presence of an offshore zone in the capital, a stable real estate market and mines, allow the country's population to have a decent standard of living.
9. New Zealand
And a non-corrupt country in the world has one of the strongest economies. As a result, a high rate of employment (72%) and overall life satisfaction. The latter is 7.9 points according to the OECD rating, with an average of 6.7. The main income of the state comes from exports and tourism.
8. Netherlands
Another of the Benelux countries climbed into the top of the favorites. The Western European leader in gas production and export has managed to create jobs for 75% of its citizens. The result is an impressive personal income ($45,671) and an overall standard of living (9 points according to the OECD). The country has many highly qualified specialists and provides.
7. Switzerland
This country more than compensates for the almost complete lack of minerals with the status of a world financial center. The service sector is very developed here. It employs almost 70% of the working population. Reliable social protection and a stable economic situation allow the Swiss to be satisfied with their standard of living (9 points).
6. Canada
One of them was able to maintain employment at the level of 72%. The unique health care system and social programs have allowed the state to take a high place in the OECD rating. The median household income for Canadians is $27,138.
5. Denmark
High wages bring down this country. But ordinary Danes are quite happy with their income ($42,904). This is evidenced by their assessment of the standard of living (10 points). It is noteworthy that living in Denmark is the most expensive. Thus, housing costs account for 26%.
4. Sweden
Swedes' cash receipts are slightly lower than the European average ($36,766). At the same time, according to the OECD data, taxation is the highest here. But good social programs, in particular, educational, general employment (73%) guarantee stability for the population of this country.
3. USA
One of the most economically developed countries in the world has a fairly high unemployment rate. This is due to the fact that many jobs have been moved outside the United States. Despite the fact that only 67% have an income, the median income is $52,607. And there are not too many satisfied with their lives here (7.6 points according to the OECD).
2. Norway
Nearly 80,000 Norwegians work in oil and gas companies. This work is mostly low-skilled, however, it is well paid. As a result, a high level of household income is $30,465. At the same time, the cost of housing maintenance is relatively low - 19%.
1. Australia
The highest standard of living demonstrated by Australia. The country emerged from the crisis of 2008-11 with minimal losses. 72% of the working age population is employed in industry and services. This earns them an average of $41,904. Meanwhile, their own assessment of the standard of living is low: 7.4 points.
I must say that the standard of living of Russians turned out to be far from the first positions in the ranking, the average index of quality of life in Russia amounted to 5.3 points.
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It is quite difficult to talk about the standard of living in a single state. This is a bit like trying to measure the average temperature in a hospital: for some it will approach a critical point, while for someone it will be normal. So it is with the standard of living: part of the country's population can literally bathe in luxury, while the other can lack in many ways. And yet, which country has the highest standard of living in the world? Let's try to answer this question as far as possible.
When ranking countries with high level different parameters can be taken into account: for example, GDP per capita, life expectancy, consumer price index. In another list, criteria such as infant mortality rate, education of the population, housing provision and quality of housing conditions may be used. Therefore, different countries may lead in different lists.
Ranking of countries by income of the population
If we take Europe, then in 2013-2014 Norway took the first place. The nationwide revenues from the sale of oil and gas here are the property of absolutely all residents, regardless of gender, age and social status. According to the results of social surveys, 95% of Norwegians express complete satisfaction with their lives.
Denmark and Sweden are next on the list. If we add to the list, in addition to the states of Europe, other countries, then, as the income of the population decreases, it will look like this.
- Norway
- Sweden
- Canada
- Belgium
- Australia
Ranking of countries by GDP per capita
- In 2015, another study was conducted, in which the list of criteria was expanded. As a result, the first place was taken by Qatar - the Asian state with the lowest inflation rate in the world. The GDP here is $92,369 per capita.
- Second place belongs to Luxembourg - a tiny European principality, sandwiched between Belgium, France and Germany. The main income comes from sales of cast iron and iron. This mini-country has the highest average life expectancy in the world - 81 years.
- The third place is occupied by the United Arab Emirates. They steadily raise the standard of living of their citizens through the sale of natural resources - oil and gas.
- In fourth place on the list is Norway with a GDP of $56,900 per capita.
- And in fifth place is Switzerland with a GDP of $58,551 per person.
Surely many will be interested in the question: what about Russia? Unfortunately, it is still difficult to be happy for our homeland: with its GDP of about $13,000 per capita, it is somewhere in 66th place. Well, at least not at the last ... Do you want to live "on the level"? Go to Qatar, Luxembourg, Norway or Canada. Although even there nothing is given for free: you will have to work a lot and with full dedication.
Australia once again topped the list of countries with the highest standard of living. The state-continent has a highly developed infrastructure, an excellent healthcare system and an active civil society.
When compiling the list, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) takes into account 11 categories, including average income, housing conditions, employment rate, education, environment and life expectancy. Among the fifteen states with the highest standard of living, ten are in Europe.
15. Ireland
$23 047
Luxembourg received high rankings in the health and environment categories. Average duration life reaches 81 years, and the level of atmospheric pollution does not exceed PM10. Citizens of Luxembourg are actively involved in the political life of the country: 91% of the population participates in elections.
13. Austria
Average household income per year: $25 739
Finland has achieved excellent results in educational program OECD: The average Finnish student scored 543 in literacy, math and science. Finns also have a high level of life satisfaction: 82% of the population say they have more positive emotions than negative ones on a typical day.
11. New Zealand
Average household income per year: $21 892
New Zealand is more active than any other country in using renewable energy sources. New Zealand students scored 543 in literacy, math and science. The results are higher for girls than for boys.
10. UK
Average household income per year: $23 047
85% of Britons say they have more positive emotions than negative ones on a typical working day. In the UK, the average life expectancy is 81 years. 91% of the population is satisfied with the quality of drinking water.
9. Iceland
Average household income per year: $23 047
Icelanders have a strong sense of belonging to a community. 98% of citizens believe that they can rely on someone in difficult times. Iceland has very clean air, and 97% of the population is satisfied with the quality of drinking water.
8. Netherlands
Average household income per year: $25 493
Dutch citizens only work 1,379 hours a year. They also scored high in the general education curriculum among OECD countries.
7. Denmark
Average household income per year: $38 001
The US has the highest median household income. Americans also have one of best ratings in the category “housing conditions” and “general sense of security”.
5. Switzerland
Average household income per year: $31 459
Norwegians have a pretty strong sense of community. 93% of the citizens of this Scandinavian country believe that they can rely on someone in difficult times. Norway also ranks high in the work-life balance category, with only 3% of citizens saying they work too hard.
3. Canada
Average household income per year: $26 242
87% of adult Swedes have at least a secondary education. The country also has a high rating in the “ecology” category, and 95% of the population is satisfied with the quality of drinking water.
1. Australia
Average household income per year: $28 884
For the second year in a row, Australia has been ranked #1 among the happiest countries in the world. And this is not surprising - the state-continent has a high rating in such categories as "health care", "housing conditions" and "civic activity". The average life expectancy in Australia is 82 years.
