25 Happy and Prosperous Countries On The Map!

Recently Legatum, an institute based in London released its 10th annual Prosperity Index that lists world’s most successful countries.

What does make the countries prosperous anyways?

The institute measures things like per capita gross domestic product, people in full time work force, education, health, safety and security and natural environment. For now here’s the list of places that rank high among other countries.

1. New Zealand

Located near Australia but what seems like the last place on the map, New Zealand ranks to be the most prosperous country on earth. It takes the award with its social capital, economic quality and business environment.
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via Lonely Planet

2. Norway

 Again a country far away snuggled in a safe place on the world map is a prosperous country.
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via World Atlas

3. Finland

As peaceful as the name of this country sounds, it has the best governance in the world.
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via global X network

4. Switzerland

Even if you are extremely bad at geography, if there is one place on earth everyone knows about is this country. Known for its scenic beauty, Switzerland has good a education system and healthcare.
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via Britannica

5. Canada

At number 5, this country is currently the most sort after at least for the South Asians who find it more welcoming than USA. Canada promotes personal freedom, making it easy for people from all religions to feel safe, a good business environment and social capital.
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via Ethoz

 6. Australia

Aussie land is also a land of opportunities for people who move from their own countries in search of a better life style.

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 7. Netherlands

With good education and economic quality, this country has made it to the list of happy and prosperous places in the world.
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via Holland

8. Sweden

 Sweden ranks 3rd in economic quality and 5th for governance.
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via Global blue

9. Denmark

Scandinavian countries have an impression of being peaceful and successful than rest of the world. But Denmark is the Scandinavian country low on its prosperity among other neighbour countries.

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via Geni

10. United Kingdom

How can UK not make to the list? It has the best business environment.

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via isbank.co.uk

11. Germany

The economic powerhouse, the country ranks 11th on the charts.

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Via Nationsonline

 

12.  Luxembourg

Many might not have heard a lot about this place but the country has good health care system and personal freedom according to the institute’s research and survey.

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13. Ireland

This island boasts of good education and persona freedom.

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14. Iceland

Countries that are geographically isolated from rest of the world have better chances of making it a better living conditions. Iceland is one of them.  It has a small population of 300,000.

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15. Austria

Small in size but big on safety and security index, Austria is nestled in central Europe.
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Via TravelTripJourney

16. Belgium

Can you think of anything else but chocolate when you think of this country? Belgium chocolate is one of the famous ones in the world.

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Via Tourist Destinations

 17. United States

Wow. Despite the wars, the political upheavals, expensive health care and frequent gun shootings in schools, it is amazing US made it to the list of prosperous countries.

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Via National Geographic

18. France

As soon as one hears about France or Paris, a romantic getaway comes to mind.

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Via WorldTravelGuide

 19. Singapore

Being one of the famous financial hub, Singapore is a not only a good place to visit but also to live. It has a good health system, safety and security.

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Via TravelInstinct

20. Slovenia

Geography located in Europe, this country provides best natural environment to its citizens.

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Via SloveniaPD

21. Spain

It has remained one of the most popular places for travelling and it also ranks well in terms of being prosperous.

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 22. Japan

Aside from becoming increasing popular tourism destination, it is also one of the prosperous countries. It ranks 3rd for safety and 4th for health.
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Via Japan Hotels

23. Hong Kong

The country albeit not being given the status of an independent country by the United Nation is prospering with giving a good business environment for entrepreneurs

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24. Malta

The only “malta” we know is the one we can eat aka Oranges. But jokes aside, Malta, the small island in the Mediterranean is doing really good.

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Via EasyJet

25. Portugal

Yes, home to some big names of Football players, this country in the South Europe  also remains on top for giving personal freedom to its citizens.
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Via HuffingtonPost
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