Dutch Lifestyle magazine Dailybase analysed 12 factors to determine which European countries have the best quality of life, including unemployment rate, access to healthcare, cost of living, and salary.
The findings put Ireland in first place::
- Ireland: Ranked number one, with a score of 73.72 out of 100. It has a high GDP growth rate and a low divorce rate of 0.6 per 1,000 people.
- Norway: Second on the list, with a score of 69.25. It boasts a perfect literacy rate and a high life expectancy of 83 years.
- Netherlands: Taking the third spot with a score of 68.76. It is known for its tolerance and has a low unemployment rate of 3.7pc and a high tertiary education completion rate.
- Luxembourg: Despite being small, Luxembourg ranks fourth with a score of 67.9. It has a high average salary, perfect literacy rate, and free public transportation.
- Britain: In fifth place with a score of 67.73. It has a high tertiary education completion rate and a low suicide rate.
- Poland: Sixth on the list with a score of 66.3. Poland stands out with its low cost of living and low depression rate.
- Switzerland: Ranked seventh with a score of 65.77. It excels in average salary and life expectancy.
- Iceland: In eighth place with a score of 63.73. Known for its stunning landscapes, it has a low death rate and depression rate.
- Germany: Taking the ninth spot with a score of 63.63. Germany stands out with its high number of available hospital beds.
- Denmark: Placing tenth with a score of 63.57. It has a low unemployment rate and is known for its friendly inhabitants.
Chief Editor of Dailybase Daniël de Voer said of the findings: “This data presents not only the diversity of experiences across Europe but also the individual factors that contribute to the quality of life. It is also interesting to see which countries scored better than others in each category. Everyone has different ideas as to what constitutes happiness, but this research provides a fascinating insight into which of Europe’s countries have the best quality of life.”
