, ranking comprehensively from five aspects: education level, medical care, quality of life, economic vitality and political environment. Many people are curious about which place China ranks. Of course, the evaluation of the living standard and living environment of a country's citizens is not only based on some indicators, but also on the feelings of the people themselves and national self-esteem. The ranking of the top 100 best countries in the world selected by the US "Newsweek" is just a comparison made by Western media using some economic indicators, rather than a conclusion. At most, it can only let people understand the differences between countries.
According to the ranking of "Newsweek", Finland ranks first as the best country in the world, and the rankings of the top 20 countries are as follows: Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, Luxembourg, Norway, Canada, Netherlands, Japan, Denmark, United States, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Korea, France, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Singapore. Several countries in Northern Europe have been selected, which is related to the implementation of welfare socialism in Northern Europe after World War II. Although it was called revisionism by orthodox socialism at that time, the good life of the people is the hard truth of a society.
The ranking of "Newsweek" is mainly based on the comprehensive indicators of five categories. Since Finland ranked first, let's take a look at the specific indicators of this country. Currently, Finland has a population of 5.3 million, with an average annual income per capita of $45,700. In terms of education, Finland ranks first overall, with a literacy rate of 100% among the population of a certain age group, and an average of 17.1 years of education per person. In terms of healthcare, Finland ranks 17th overall, with a healthy life expectancy of 72 years for Finns. In terms of quality of life, Finland ranks fourth overall. In the Gini index reflecting the wealth gap, Finland's index is 26.9%. The difference index of gender equality in economy, healthcare, education and other aspects is 0.825 (0 for inequality, 1 for equality). The proportion of the population consuming less than $2 per day is 1.99%. The annual consumption per capita is $25,300, and the proportion of homicide cases per 10,000 people is 2.2%. The environmental health index is 98.8 (100 being the best), and the unemployment rate is 8.5%. In terms of economic vitality, Finland ranks eighth overall. Finland's per capita output is $34,900, with the service industry accounting for 64.91% of GDP and manufacturing accounting for 13.37% of GDP. The innovation index is 5.53. In terms of ease of doing business, Finland ranks 16th among all countries in the world. In Finland, it takes an average of 0.9 years to complete a bankruptcy case, while it takes 14 days to handle various procedures for opening a new business.
According to the statistical data and relevant indicators of "Newsweek", China ranks 59th among the best countries in the world, far ahead of India, another populous country, which ranks 78th. Currently, China has a population of 1.3 billion, with an average annual income per capita of $3,620. In terms of education, China ranks 61st overall, with a literacy rate of 91% among the population of a certain age group, and an average of 11.2 years of education per person. In terms of healthcare, China ranks 42nd overall, with a healthy life expectancy of 66 years for Chinese people. In terms of quality of life, China ranks 70th overall. In the Gini index reflecting the wealth gap, China's index is 41.5%, higher than that of the United States. The difference index of gender equality in economy, healthcare, education and other aspects is 0.691 (0 for inequality, 1 for equality). The proportion of the population consuming less than $2 per day is 36.28%. The annual consumption per capita is $1,461, and the proportion of homicide cases per 10,000 people is 2.1%. The environmental health index is 58.7 (100 being the best), and the unemployment rate is 4.3%. In terms of economic vitality, China ranks 13th overall. China's per capita output is $6,600, with the service industry accounting for 40.07% of GDP and manufacturing accounting for 25.95% of GDP. The innovation index is 3.93. In terms of ease of doing business, China ranks 89th among all countries in the world. In China, it takes an average of 1.7 years to complete a bankruptcy case, while it takes 37 days to handle various procedures for opening a new business.
Both China and India are populous countries and the most promising emerging markets. It should be recognized that China's reform and opening up have greatly enhanced its economic strength, and in terms of people's livelihood, China's indicators are better than those of India. Currently, India has a population of 1.2 billion, with an average annual income per capita of $1,170. In terms of education, India ranks 88th overall, with a literacy rate of 61.4% among the population of a certain age group, and an average of 10.3 years of education per person. In terms of healthcare, India ranks 82nd overall, with a healthy life expectancy of 56 years for Indians. In terms of quality of life, India ranks 87th overall. In the Gini index reflecting the wealth gap, India's index is 36.8%, lower than that of China. The difference index of gender equality in economy, healthcare, education and other aspects is 0.615 (0 for inequality, 1 for equality). The proportion of the population consuming less than $2 per day is 75.6%. The annual consumption per capita is $632, and the proportion of homicide cases per 10,000 people is 5.5%. The environmental health index is 41.6 (100 being the best), and the unemployment rate is 10.7%. In terms of economic vitality, India ranks 38th overall. India's per capita output is $3,100, with the service industry accounting for 53.7% of GDP and manufacturing accounting for 14.69% of GDP. The innovation index is 3.73. In terms of ease of doing business, India ranks 133rd among all countries in the world. In India, it takes an average of 7 years to complete a bankruptcy case, while it takes 30 days to handle various procedures for opening a new business.
Countries vary in size, population, and income levels, so "Newsweek" divides countries into low-income countries, middle-income countries, and high-income countries; and according to population, into small countries, medium-sized countries, and large countries. In different types of countries, apart from the overall ranking, there is also a ranking for each category of countries. According to various indicators, Finland ranks first in the overall ranking of the best countries, the best small countries, the best high-income countries, and the best educational countries. Among medium-sized countries, Australia ranks first, and among large countries, Japan ranks first. Among low-income countries, Albania ranks first as the best country, and among middle-income countries, Poland ranks first as the best country.
If we look at the rankings in categories, among the countries with the best education in the world, Ukraine ranks first among low-income countries, Kazakhstan ranks first among middle-income countries. South Korea ranks first among medium-sized countries, and Japan ranks first among large countries. Among the countries with the best medical insurance in the world, Tunisia and China rank first among low-income countries, Chile ranks first among middle-income countries. Switzerland ranks first among small countries, and Spain and Australia rank first among medium-sized countries.
Among the countries with the best quality of life, Norway ranks first in the overall ranking. Among low-income countries, Ukraine ranks first, and among middle-income countries, Cuba ranks first. Among medium-sized countries, Australia ranks first, and among large countries, Germany ranks first. Among the countries with the most economically dynamic, Singapore ranks first in the overall ranking. Among low-income countries, China ranks first, and among middle-income countries, Malaysia ranks first. Among medium-sized countries, South Korea ranks first, and among large countries, the United States ranks first.