Top 10 highly developed countries.

Source originale : https://www.unfilter.ca/2016/11/23/top-10-highly-developed-countries/

Development is not quite as subjective a matter as some might assume, especially when it comes to nations; determining the most highly developed countries of the world is less about using people’s biased opinions and will instead take into account factors such as education, health care and economic welfare. The most developed countries in the world are those nations that score highest within all the relevant variables such as child welfare and life expectancy.

While slight differences might emerge regarding the rankings of different nations, most sources tend to agree on who should or shouldn’t appear on a list of top ten highly developed countries, these including the following:

Sweden

With a population of 9.3 million people, Sweden is about the size of California and has been said to possess the happiest people in the world, scoring well in the areas of education and life expectancy. Along with free healthcare and low unemployment rates, Sweden is one of the most sought after destinations for many a foreigner seeking greener pastures.

Germany

With a population of 82 million people, Germany is the European Union’s largest economy; it boasts a thriving manufacturing and automobile sector, excelling in engineering and, with low poverty rates and high education standards, stands as a prime tourist destination because of its history and natural beauty.

Liechtenstein

This principality is one of the smallest nations in the world; with a population of 35,000, the country has one of the highest GDPs in the world, surprisingly low tax rates and almost no debt to speak of.

Ireland

This democratic nation enjoys a staggering literacy rate of 99%, a life expectancy of 78.9 and ranks highly in the areas of political, economic and press freedom. The nation’s economy is currently struggling under the weight of debt resulting from the recession in 2008. None the less Ireland still holds a lot of prospects and potential for a bright future.

Canada

This large country neighbors the United States of America and stands under the governance of both a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliament. With a GDP of $1.7 trillion, Canada boasts a very intelligent population, the majority of which is trilingual. Health care services are free and the tax rates are very low. Because of its natural beauty, Canada also enjoys a booming tourism sector.

New Zealand

This group of remote islands is governed by a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, boasting leadership from both Queen Elizabeth and a democratically elected prime minister. With a GDP of $157.8 billion, New Zealand has one of the highest standards of living in the world; the nation is an avid supporter of peace and the environment, enjoying largely positive and friendly relations with all its neighbors. The beautiful topography and diverse wild life attracts millions of visitors to New Zealand every year.

United States of America

Even with the turmoil of its past, the wars and the conflicts it has endured over the last 200 years, the USA is still the most powerful country in the world with a GDP of $15 trillion; ethnically diverse, with an ever expanding manufacturing, importing and exporting sector, the USA loses points for its rising unemployment and poverty rates, this further exacerbated by the worrying obesity levels.

Netherlands

The Netherlands is ruled by a constitutional monarchy; scoring highly in the areas of employment and poverty, the nation is always playing pivotal roles in global events, having taken part in the formation of entities like NATO and WTO. With beautiful cities and favorable taxes, the country has one of the world’s happiest populations.

Australia

With a GDP of $918.9 billion, Australia has a near perfect literacy rate, with some of the highest numbers of graduates, a stable governance system and the sorts of beautiful landscapes that attract tourists from countries the world over. The citizens of Australia are often described as content and at peace.

Norway

This parliamentary constitutional monarchy has a life expectancy of 80.2 years and enjoys very friendly relations with all the countries it is in contact with. A founding member of NATO and the UN, Norway boasts massive reserves of natural gas, petroleum and minerals. It enjoys international recognition for its education and health systems as well as an unsurpassed social security system.