According to the United Nations, more than 300 million people move to different countries seeking a better life. Recently, Numbeo has released its Quality of Life Report 2025, ranking countries on multiple factors including life expectancy, education, child health, pollution, safety, and social services.
Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the best quality of life in 2025. (Image: Pexels)
Luxembourg tops the list with a score of 218.2, offering its residents safety, prosperity, and strong public services. (Image: Pexels)
Followed by Netherlands, it scored 216.5. (Image: Pexels)
Next is Denmark and Oman, each scoring 215.1. (Image: Pexels)
With a score of 210.9, Switzerland takes the fifth position. (Image: Pexels)
Followed by, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, and Germany with a score of 208.3, 199.2, 198.0, 197.7 and 195.2 respectively. (Image: Pexels)
At the lower end of the scale, these countries rank the worst in quality of life. (Image: Pexels)
Nigeria ranks last with a score 15.6. (Image: Pexels)
Next, Venezuela with a score of 73.7. (Image: Pexels)
Bangladesh scores 77.0. (Image: Pexels)
Sri Lanka is in the fourth place with a core of 82.8. (Image: Pexels)
Egypt scores 83.2. (Image: Pexels)
Iran, Peru, Kenya, Vietnam and Philippines scores 86.7, 90.7, 95.4, 96.6, and 98.1 respectively. (Image: Pexels)
Meanwhile, India ranks 62nd in the list with a score of 124.4. While the country has seen improvements in infrastructure, technology, and foreign investments, challenges remain. Pollution, population and stark urban-rural divide continues to affect the country. (Image: Pexels)
