Best country for quality of life in 2016 us news

According to the 2016 Best Countries for Quality of Life ranking by US News & World Report, the top 10 countries are:

1. Switzerland
2. Norway
3. Iceland
4. Denmark
5. Finland
6. Sweden
7. Canada
8. Netherlands
9. Australia
10. New Zealand

These countries were ranked based on a variety of factors, including:

• Quality of life: This includes factors such as life expectancy, health, and well-being.
• Economic stability: This includes factors such as GDP per capita, unemployment rate, and inflation rate.
• Family benefits: This includes factors such as parental leave, childcare, and education.
• Social support: This includes factors such as social security, healthcare, and community support.
• Environmental quality: This includes factors such as air and water quality, and natural disaster risk.

Here are some specific statistics for each of the top 10 countries:

1. Switzerland:
   • Life expectancy: 83.5 years
   • GDP per capita: $80,530
   • Unemployment rate: 3.4%
   • Parental leave: 14 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
2. Norway:
   • Life expectancy: 83.2 years
   • GDP per capita: $70,590
   • Unemployment rate: 4.3%
   • Parental leave: 49 weeks for mothers, 15 weeks for fathers
3. Iceland:
   • Life expectancy: 83.9 years
   • GDP per capita: $52,140
   • Unemployment rate: 3.8%
   • Parental leave: 52 weeks for mothers, 13 weeks for fathers
4. Denmark:
   • Life expectancy: 80.9 years
   • GDP per capita: $61,940
   • Unemployment rate: 5.6%
   • Parental leave: 52 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
5. Finland:
   • Life expectancy: 80.9 years
   • GDP per capita: $53,440
   • Unemployment rate: 8.2%
   • Parental leave: 54 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
6. Sweden:
   • Life expectancy: 82.3 years
   • GDP per capita: $53,440
   • Unemployment rate: 7.1%
   • Parental leave: 60 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
7. Canada:
   • Life expectancy: 82.3 years
   • GDP per capita: $51,440
   • Unemployment rate: 7.1%
   • Parental leave: 35 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
8. Netherlands:
   • Life expectancy: 81.9 years
   • GDP per capita: $52,140
   • Unemployment rate: 6.2%
   • Parental leave: 26 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
9. Australia:
   • Life expectancy: 82.5 years
   • GDP per capita: $51,440
   • Unemployment rate: 5.9%
   • Parental leave: 18 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers
10. New Zealand:
    • Life expectancy: 81.6 years
    • GDP per capita: $43,440
    • Unemployment rate: 5.3%
    • Parental leave: 22 weeks for mothers, 2 weeks for fathers

Note that these statistics are based on data from 2016 and may have changed since then. Additionally, while these countries rank highly in terms of quality of life, there are many other factors that can affect an individual's overall well-being.