Countries with best quality of life revealed: US not in the list, nations with worst quality of life are…, Pakistan is on, India’s stands at…

Top 10 countries with the best and worst quality of life in 2025: Quality of life includes healthcare, education, work-life balance, cost of living, safety, and the overall environment.

Published date india.com Updated: September 24, 2025 4:11 PM IST
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Countries with best quality of life revealed: US not in the list, nations with worst quality of life are…, Pakistan is on, India’s stands at…

Countries With Best Quality Of Life RANKED: When it comes to the quality of life, it cannot be measured by money, and it is something beyond currency notes. The quality of life can be measured by how healthy and safe an individual is, or how fulfilled a person feels in his/her day-to-day life. In a broader sense, quality of life is affected by several factors, including healthcare, education, work-life balance, cost of living, safety, and the overall environment. As per a report revealed by the United Nations, over 300 million people cross international borders seeking a better life.

How Can We Track Which Country Has The Best Quality Of Life?

Numbeo has recently released a report in which it has ranked countries with the Quality of Life in 2025. The report has ranked countries with several factors such as life expectancy, education, child health, pollution, safety, and social services. The report has revealed both most liveable and struggling to provide a stable lives to their citizens.

Top 10 Countries With Best Quality Of Life 2025

Luxembourg has topped in the list, securing a score of 218.2. It means people here are safe, prosperous and the country us offering the best possible public services to its citizens. Notably, only Middle East and non-European country that has secured its position in the list is Oman, scoring 215.1. Oman has a low crime rate, modern infrastructure, and natural beauty.

The report has ranked these countries considering how they are investing in healthcare, education, and clean environments.

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Rank Country Quality of Life Index
1 Luxembourg 218.2
2 Netherlands 216.5
3 Denmark 215.1
4 Oman 215.1
5 Switzerland 210.9
6 Finland 208.3
7 Norway 199.2
8 Iceland 198.0
9 Austria 197.7
10 Germany 195.2

Top Nations With The Worst Quality Of Life 2025

It is worth noting that the report mentions Nigeria as the country with the worst quality of life, scoring 15.6. Despite blessed with natural resources, Nigeria is dealing with poverty, weak healthcare, corruption, and security challenges.

Notably, Pakistan secured the 76th position with a score of 105.7. The country is facing inflation, inadequate healthcare, limited job opportunities, and governance challenges.

Rank Country Quality of Life Index
1 Nigeria 15.6
2 Venezuela 73.7
3 Bangladesh 77.0
4 Sri Lanka 82.8
5 Egypt 83.2
6 Iran 86.7
7 Peru 90.7
8 Kenya 95.4
9 Vietnam 96.6
10 Philippines 98.1

Where India Stands?

According to the report, India stands at the 62nd position. The country has scored 124.4. India is showing improvements in infrastructure, technology, and foreign investments, but there are challenges to deal with. Being the most populous country in the world, India is dealing with pollution, population pressure, uneven access to healthcare, and stark urban-rural divides.

However, India has performed better than neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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