Canada has secured the 4th position in the latest U.S. News country rankings for 2024, achieving an impressive overall indexed score of 94.1. This marks the fourth consecutive year Canada has placed among the top five countries globally.
Switzerland took the top spot with a perfect score of 100, followed closely by Japan and the United States. Canada’s strong performance was driven by notable scores in quality of life (94.2), entrepreneurship (81.9), social purpose (97.8), and agility (89.2).
The U.S. News rankings assessed 73 attributes across 10 themes, including movers, quality of life, entrepreneurship, agility, social purpose, open for business, cultural influence, adventure, power, and heritage.
Canada’s Rankings Across 10 Themes:
– Adventure: 16th (57.5)
– Agility: 2nd (89.2)
– Cultural Influence: 16th (52.6)
– Entrepreneurship: 6th (81.9)
– Heritage: 30th (41.1)
– Movers: 43rd (27.2)
– Open for Business: 15th (79.8)
– Power: 13th (41.2)
– Quality of Life: 5th (94.2)
– Social Purpose: 3rd (97.8)
Canada’s Key Strengths:
Canada’s impressive showing in social purpose and quality of life reflects its commitment to:
– Human rights
– Environmental issues
– Social justice
The country’s strong entrepreneurship score highlights its:
– Favorable business environment
– Access to capital
Additional Recognition:
In addition to its overall ranking, Canada excelled in several other U.S. News rankings, including:
– 2nd best country to headquarter a corporation
– 4th best education system
– 5th most racially equitable country
– 5th most transparent country
– 6th best country to raise a child
– 6th best country for a comfortable retirement
A Leader Among Nations:
Despite a slight drop from last year’s 2nd place ranking, Canada remains a leader among nations. The country’s strong performance underscores its reputation as a welcoming, innovative, and socially responsible nation. Canada’s adaptability, progressive policies, and emphasis on social justice will remain key factors in its success, as the world continues to evolve.
