The standard of living in different countries is assessed according to the rating, which includes such parameters as life expectancy, water quality and ecology, health, income, safety, living conditions and more. Ranked 34 countries with the highest economic development, as well as Brazil and Russia.
5 countries with the highest living standards
Australia is now in first place on this list. It is not the first year that she has been at the top of this rating, and it is no coincidence. According to surveys, people in Australia consider themselves to be very happy. They are satisfied with their own health, living conditions and ecology. On average, people in Australia live for about 82 years. The average income per person is approximately $ 29,000.
Sweden is in second place. This country, among other things, distinguished itself by the fact that a very large percentage of the population - 82% - has at least secondary education. The ecology of Sweden is known for its cleanliness, the quality of drinking water satisfies 95% of the population. The average income per person is about $ 26,000.
Next on the list is Canada. On average, a Canadian works only 1702 hours a year, and his annual salary is approximately $ 38,000.
Russia, according to the rating, is in the very last place in the list of states with the highest level of economic development.
Norway is in fourth place. In this northern country people have very close friendship and family ties with each other. 93% are confident that they have someone to rely on in a difficult situation. The usual income is $ 31.5 thousand per year.
Switzerland closes the top five. The population of Switzerland is also very educated; 86% of Swiss can boast of having at least secondary education. On average, Swiss residents live to be 83 years old, which is a very high figure. The estimated income is usually $ 30,000 per year.
You need to understand that only average indicators depend on the standard of living, this is the so-called "average temperature in the hospital." Each person is able to influence their happiness and standard of living on their own.
Next 5 countries
In sixth place is the United States, where it is especially good to live: living conditions and safety are very high. The average income is also high - 38 thousand dollars a year. Denmark is on the list right after the USA. Here most people are satisfied with their lives - about 89% of the population! This is an unprecedentedly high rate. The usual income is $ 24.5 thousand per year.
The Netherlands is in eighth place. The population of the country works on average only 1379 hours a year, and the income for the same time is about 25, 4 thousand dollars. Iceland is in ninth place. Here, the confidence that they have someone to rely on is expressed by as many as 98% of the population! The air in Iceland is very clean, and people are also satisfied with drinking water. A typical income is $ 23,000.
Great Britain closes the top ten. The average life expectancy in this country is 81 years, and the average income is $ 23,000.