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Best countries worldwide

Ranking of countries: demographics, economy, infrastructure, and more

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Best countries of 2020 (1 - 5)

country comparison	Comparison winner Japan1	South Korea2	China3	Qatar4	Cuba5	Germany6	Canada7	Kuwait8	Grand Duchy of Luxembourg9	Switzerland10

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country comparison	Comparison winner Japan	Comparison winner South Korea	Comparison winner China	Comparison winner Qatar	Comparison winner Cuba	Comparison winner Germany	Comparison winner Canada	Comparison winner Kuwait	Comparison winner Grand Duchy of Luxembourg	Comparison winner Switzerland
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Summary
Summary	COVID-19 statistics (87) Geography (29) Demographics (59) Economy (93) Infrastructure (38) Quality of living (87)	COVID-19 statistics (88) Geography (24) Demographics (63) Economy (86) Infrastructure (33) Quality of living (83)	COVID-19 statistics (97) Geography (63) Demographics (75) Economy (100) Infrastructure (63) Quality of living (58)	COVID-19 statistics (86) Geography (2) Demographics (76) Economy (96) Infrastructure (50) Quality of living (57)	COVID-19 statistics (87) Geography (25) Demographics (65) Economy (92) Infrastructure (24) Quality of living (77)	COVID-19 statistics (87) Geography (24) Demographics (55) Economy (87) Infrastructure (38) Quality of living (82)	COVID-19 statistics (85) Geography (98) Demographics (64) Economy (85) Infrastructure (41) Quality of living (68)	COVID-19 statistics (87) Geography (2) Demographics (87) Economy (95) Infrastructure (30) Quality of living (58)	COVID-19 statistics (82) Geography (28) Demographics (74) Economy (81) Infrastructure (34) Quality of living (68)	COVID-19 statistics (85) Geography (20) Demographics (64) Economy (89) Infrastructure (33) Quality of living (61)
Pros
Pros	Lower obesity rate among adults Longer life expectancy at birth Longer life expectancy at birth for females Lower youth unemployment rate Lower unemployment rate Less COVID-19 new cases (total)	Lower obesity rate among adults Longer life expectancy at birth Lower youth unemployment rate Longer life expectancy at birth for females Lower unemployment rate Less COVID-19 new cases (total)	Lower obesity rate among adults Wider access to improved water sources Less COVID-19 new cases (total) More inhabitants Less COVID-19 new deaths Lower population density	Lower youth unemployment rate Wider access to improved water sources Lower youth unemployment rate for males Higher percentage of internet users Higher GDP per capita Less COVID-19 new deaths	Lower obesity rate among adults Less COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Lower youth unemployment rate Lower unemployment rate Less COVID-19 new cases (total) More hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants	Lower obesity rate among adults Lower youth unemployment rate Wider access to improved water sources More hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants More inhabitants Higher GDP per capita	Lower obesity rate among adults Lower youth unemployment rate Wider access to improved water sources Higher GDP per capita More forests Lower population density	Less COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Lower unemployment rate Less COVID-19 new cases (total) Wider access to improved water sources Higher GDP per capita Less COVID-19 new deaths	Lower obesity rate among adults Longer life expectancy at birth Longer life expectancy at birth for females Wider access to improved water sources Less COVID-19 new cases (total) More hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants	Lower obesity rate among adults Longer life expectancy at birth Lower youth unemployment rate Longer life expectancy at birth for females Lower unemployment rate Wider access to improved water sources
Cons
Cons	COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population density Railway network Number of airports Agricultural land	COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population density Total land area Total water area Population below the poverty line	COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Percentage of internet users Unemployment rate Overall life expectancy at birth Life expectancy at birth for males	COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population Population density Total land area Total water area	Percentage of internet users Railway network Number of airports Youth unemployment rate for males GDP per capita Life expectancy at birth for males	COVID-19 new cases (total) COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population below the poverty line Percentage of internet users Youth unemployment rate for males	COVID-19 new deaths COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 new cases (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population below the poverty line Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants	Adult obesity rate Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants Percentage of internet users Railway network Number of airports Youth unemployment rate for females	COVID-19 deaths (total) Roadways Railway network Number of airports Youth unemployment rate for females Youth unemployment rate for males	COVID-19 new cases (total) COVID-19 deaths (total) COVID-19 confirmed cases (total) Population Total land area Total water area
COVID-19 statistics
COVID-19 active patientsThe number of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (coronavirus) currently undergoing treatment. Source: worldometers.info
COVID-19 active patientsThe number of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (coronavirus) currently undergoing treatment. Source: worldometers.info	7547	2627	1107	3681	664	55626	19064	1296	2823	9551
COVID-19 confirmed cases (total)The total number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed cases. Source: worldometers.info
COVID-19 confirmed cases (total)The total number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed cases. Source: worldometers.info	8626	10613	82341	4103	862	136569	29929	1524	3444	26732
COVID-19 deaths (total)The total number of deaths caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Source: worldometers.info
COVID-19 deaths (total)The total number of deaths caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Source: worldometers.info	178	229	3342	7	27	3943	1191	3	69	1281
COVID-19 new cases (total)The total number of new COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases according to the last official status report. Source: worldometers.info
COVID-19 new cases (total)The total number of new COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases according to the last official status report. Source: worldometers.info	0	22	46	392	48	1816	1550	119	71	396
COVID-19 new deathsThe number of new deaths caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to the last official status report. Source: worldometers.info
COVID-19 new deathsThe number of new deaths caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to the last official status report. Source: worldometers.info	0	4	0	0	3	139	181	0	0	42
Total score for "COVID-19 statistics"
Total score for "COVID-19 statistics"
Geography
CoastlineThe total length of the border between the land area and the sea, including the country’s islands.
CoastlineThe total length of the border between the land area and the sea, including the country’s islands.	29 751 km	2 413 km	14 500 km	563 km	3 735 km	2 389 km	202 080 km	499 km	0 km	0 km
Total land areaThe country’s total land area (excluding inland and sea waters). To get a better idea of how large the country is, you can compare it with a soccer field, which has 0.007km².
Total land areaThe country’s total land area (excluding inland and sea waters). To get a better idea of how large the country is, you can compare it with a soccer field, which has 0.007km².	364 485 km²	96 920 km²	9 326 410 km²	11 586 km²	109 820 km²	348 672 km²	9 093 507 km²	17 818 km²	2 586 km²	39 997 km²
Agricultural landThe percentage of land dedicated to agricultural use, including arable land, permanent crops, and permanent pasture.
Agricultural landThe percentage of land dedicated to agricultural use, including arable land, permanent crops, and permanent pasture.	12.5%	18.1%	54.7%	5.6%	60.3%	48%	6.8%	8.5%	50.7%	38.7%
ForestsThe percentage of land covered by forests. Forests have a key role in removing pollutants and cleansing the air.
ForestsThe percentage of land covered by forests. Forests have a key role in removing pollutants and cleansing the air.	68.5%	63.9%	22.3%	0%	27.3%	31.8%	34.1%	0.4%	33.5%	31.5%
Total water areaThe country’s total water area, summing up all inland waters: lakes, rivers, reservoirs, wetlands, etc.
Total water areaThe country’s total water area, summing up all inland waters: lakes, rivers, reservoirs, wetlands, etc.	13 430 km²	2 800 km²	270 550 km²	0 km²	1 040 km²	8 350 km²	891 163 km²	0 km²	N.A.	1 280 km²
Total score for "Geography"
Total score for "Geography"
Demographics
Life expectancy at birth for femalesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s female population.
Life expectancy at birth for femalesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s female population.	89 years	85.8 years	78.1 years	81.2 years	81.4 years	83.4 years	84.8 years	79.8 years	85 years	85.2 years
Life expectancy at birth for malesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s male population.
Life expectancy at birth for malesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s male population.	82.2 years	79.4 years	73.7 years	76.9 years	76.6 years	78.6 years	79.4 years	76.9 years	79.9 years	80.4 years
Overall life expectancy at birthThe average life expectancy at birth is the number of years that the population of a country is expected to live. This metric reflects the overall quality of life.
Overall life expectancy at birthThe average life expectancy at birth is the number of years that the population of a country is expected to live. This metric reflects the overall quality of life.	85.5 years	82.5 years	75.8 years	79 years	78.9 years	80.9 years	82 years	78.3 years	82.4 years	82.7 years
PopulationPopulous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
PopulationPopulous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.	126.317 million	51.811 million	1398.719 million	2.781 million	11.1 million	80.4 million	37.6 million	4.6 million	0.613 million	8.555 million
Population densityPopulation density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, which can be a problem if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
Population densityPopulation density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, which can be a problem if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.	334 people/km²	517 people/km²	145 people/km²	240 people/km²	102.1 people/km²	230 people/km²	3.92 people/km²	200.2 people/km²	233.7 people/km²	207 people/km²
Total score for "Demographics"
Total score for "Demographics"
Economy
GDP per capitaThe GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the number of people living in the country. A higher GDP per capita indicates a superior standard of living.
GDP per capitaThe GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the number of people living in the country. A higher GDP per capita indicates a superior standard of living.	45 565.00$	43 212.00$	19 520.00$	128 702.00$	22 237.00$	50 800.00$	51 546.00$	69 669.00$	114 825.00$	64 649.00$
Unemployment rateLow unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official stats, 2020.
Unemployment rateLow unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official stats, 2020.	2.9%	3.7%	3.9%	8.9%	2.6%	3.8%	6.3%	1.1%	5.8%	3.2%
Youth unemployment rate for femalesThe percent of the total labor force comprised of young females (ages 15-24) who are unemployed during a specific year.
Youth unemployment rate for femalesThe percent of the total labor force comprised of young females (ages 15-24) who are unemployed during a specific year.	3.1%	9.7%	N.A.	2%	5.6%	5.8%	9.6%	30%	13.2%	8%
Youth unemployment rate for malesThe percent of the total labor force comprised of young males (ages 15-24) who are unemployed during a specific year.
Youth unemployment rate for malesThe percent of the total labor force comprised of young males (ages 15-24) who are unemployed during a specific year.	4.1%	11.3%	N.A.	0.2%	6.4%	7.6%	12.5%	9.4%	17.2%	8.1%
Youth unemployment rateThe number of young people with ages between 15-24 who are unemployed during a specific year. The youth unemployment rate is calculated as a percent of the total youth labor force.
Youth unemployment rateThe number of young people with ages between 15-24 who are unemployed during a specific year. The youth unemployment rate is calculated as a percent of the total youth labor force.	3.6%	10.4%	N.A.	0.5%	6.1%	6.8%	11.1%	15.4%	15.4%	8.1%
Total score for "Economy"
Total score for "Economy"
Infrastructure
Electrification rateThe share of the population with access to electricity, in both rural and urban environments.
Electrification rateThe share of the population with access to electricity, in both rural and urban environments.	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Percentage of internet usersThe percentage of the country’s population using the internet.
Percentage of internet usersThe percentage of the country’s population using the internet.	92%	89.9%	53.2%	94.3%	38.8%	89.6%	89.8%	78.4%	97.5%	89.4%
Number of airportsThe presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
Number of airportsThe presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.	175	111	507	6	133	539	1467	7	2	63
Railway networkThe total length of the country’s railway network.
Railway networkThe total length of the country’s railway network.	27 311km	3 979km	131 000km	N.A.	8 367km	33 590km	77 932km	0km	275km	5 196km
RoadwaysThe total length of the country’s paved and unpaved roads.
RoadwaysThe total length of the country’s paved and unpaved roads.	1 218 772 km	100 428 km	4 773 500 km	7 039 km	60 000 km	625 000 km	1 042 300 km	5 794 km	2 875 km	71 557 km
Total score for "Infrastructure"
Total score for "Infrastructure"
Quality of living
Adult obesity rateThe percentage of adults considered obese. An obese adult has a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30. Obesity is a public health problem and increases the risk of chronic diseases.
Adult obesity rateThe percentage of adults considered obese. An obese adult has a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30. Obesity is a public health problem and increases the risk of chronic diseases.	4.3%	4.7%	6.2%	35.1%	24.6%	22.3%	29.4%	37.9%	22.6%	19.5%
Population with access to improved water sourcesThe percentage of the country’s population with access to improved drinking water sources, such as piped water or protected wells.
Population with access to improved water sourcesThe percentage of the country’s population with access to improved drinking water sources, such as piped water or protected wells.	100%	97.8%	95.5%	100%	94.9%	100%	99.8%	99%	100%	100%
Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitantsCountries or cities with a higher number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants usually have well-developed health care systems. Source: , 2020
Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitantsCountries or cities with a higher number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants usually have well-developed health care systems. Source: , 2020	13.4	11.5	4.2	1.2	5.2	8.3	2.7	2	4.9	4.7
Population below the poverty lineThe percentage of the country’s population living below the poverty line, as reported by official statistics.
Population below the poverty lineThe percentage of the country’s population living below the poverty line, as reported by official statistics.	1.4%	14.4%	3.3%	N.A.	N.A.	16.7%	9.4%	N.A.	N.A.	6.6%
Public health carePublic health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2020.
Public health carePublic health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2020.
Total score for "Quality of living"
Total score for "Quality of living"