Best of the World
Editorial country rankings for the questions people actually search — richest, safest, healthiest, most educated, and most populated nations.
Richest Countries in the World
All 212Countries ranked by GDP per capita — a measure of economic output per person. Data from the World Bank.
Highest Earning Countries in the World
All 167Countries ranked by average monthly employee earnings in PPP-adjusted international dollars. Data from ILOSTAT.
Highest After-Tax Earnings Countries
All 34Countries ranked by net annual earnings after income tax and employee social contributions for a single average worker. Data from Eurostat and OECD models.
Safest Countries in the World
All 194Countries ranked by intentional homicide rate — the number of unlawful deaths per 100,000 people. Lower is safer.
Healthiest Countries in the World
All 215Countries ranked by life expectancy at birth — how long a newborn can expect to live under current mortality rates.
Most Educated Countries in the World
All 170Countries ranked by adult literacy rate — the percentage of people aged 15+ who can read and write.
Most Populated Countries in the World
All 215Countries ranked by total population based on the de facto definition, counting all residents regardless of citizenship.