Switzerland Named World's Best Country for the Seventh Time

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The Best Countries Ranking by US News & World Report has been released for 2024. Switzerland continues to hold the crown as the best country in the world.

An Overview of the News

• The ranking is conducted in collaboration with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

• The list is based on a survey of nearly 17,000 participants evaluating 89 countries worldwide. 

• Switzerland is one of the most developed and economically stable countries globally. 

• It boasts low unemployment rates and a high GDP per capita. The country’s financial sector is strong, with a secure and reliable banking system.

• Switzerland attracts global businesses and startups due to its innovation-driven economic policies.

The 10 best countries in the world for 2024:

• Switzerland, Japan, USA, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, UK, New Zealand, and Denmark.

Switzerland

• Official Languages: Romansh, German, French, Italian

• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

• President: Viola Amherd

• Vice President: Karin Keller-Sutter