Canada falls to 19th place in the list of the best countries in the world

 

 

 

Canada has suffered a major setback in the latest 'Best Countries' ranking of the best countries in the world. The country, which was at the top in previous years, has fallen to 19th place. Canada is now just behind the United States, which is at 18th place. Canada was in second place in 2023 and fourth place in 2024.

The reason for Canada's dismal performance is the changes made in the criteria for determining the ranking. While the list was previously prepared based on the general opinions of the people, this time the ranking was determined by evaluating eight specific factors. These factors were governance, health, infrastructure, natural environment, opportunities, citizen welfare, culture and tourism, and economic development.

Of these, the highest priority was given to governance and infrastructure. However, in these two areas, Canada fell to 18th and 20th places respectively. Despite scoring well in the rule of law and political security, Canada's current tax system lowered its score in the governance area. While it received a full score for access to electricity in terms of infrastructure, a lack of renewable energy was a setback.

The country is ranked 27th in the health sector. Despite free healthcare for all and a high life expectancy, a shortage of doctors and hospital beds affected the score. Meanwhile, Canada performed well in the culture and tourism sector, coming in eighth. Canada also slipped to 25th place in the World Happiness Report released earlier this year.