Canada has once again ranked among the top five countries in the world, securing the 4th spot in the U.S. News 2024 Best Countries rankings with an overall indexed score of 94.1. The country’s consistent performance is attributed to its strong showings in quality of life, social purpose, and entrepreneurship.
While Switzerland claimed the top position with a perfect score of 100, Canada remained a formidable contender despite a slight dip from its 2nd place position last year. The top five countries in this year’s ranking are:
- Switzerland – 100.00
- Japan – 96.6
- United States – 94.2
- Canada – 94.1
- Australia – 92.9
Canada has consistently appeared in the top five for several years, demonstrating strengths in areas such as agility (ranking 2nd), social purpose (ranking 3rd), and quality of life (ranking 5th). However, the country’s score dropped in categories like “open for business” and “heritage,” impacting its overall standing.
Highlights from Canada’s Performance
- Agility: Ranked #2, reflecting Canada’s adaptability, modernity, and progressive policies.
- Quality of Life: Ranked #5, showcasing strong results in political stability, education, healthcare, and family life.
- Social Purpose: Ranked #3, emphasizing Canada’s commitment to human rights, environmental care, and racial equity.
Canada also achieved high marks in several other U.S. News rankings, including 2nd for the best countries to headquarter a corporation, 4th for the best education systems, and 5th for racial equity.
Despite its overall strong standing, Canada’s dip from last year’s rankings was primarily due to lower scores in entrepreneurship and “open for business.” However, increases in categories such as “movers” and “adventure” kept the country firmly within the top five.