For the first time, Canada has taken over the top spot in the 2021 Best Countries Report.
The list is put together in part by U.S. News & World Report.
It looks at such factors as culture, economic, and political influence to rank 78 countries.
Here’s the 2021 List:
- Canada
- Japan
- Germany
- Switzerland (last year’s #1)
- Australia
- United States (up one spot from 2020)
Canada was ranked #1 in several categories including quality of life, a good job market, and being viewed as “not corrupt.”
Canada has been ranked the overall best country in the world by the Best Countries Report
2021 Best Countries rankings:
1 Canada
2 Japan
3 Germany
4 Switzerland
5 Australia
6 United States
7 New Zealand
8 United Kingdom
9 Sweden
10 The Netherlandshttps://t.co/llB3Rawmsf#cdnpoli— Meanwhile in Canada (@MeanwhileinCana) April 13, 2021
How do you feel about the rankings? Does Canada deserve the top spot?