Human Development Index

The subject of countries that can live and the researches related to this have always been interesting. For this reason, the internet is full of domestic and foreign resources related to this subject. They are prepared based on the results of the United Nations Development Program report, perhaps the most intriguing of them, as well as resources prepared on the basis of different data. The final report was published on December 14, 2015, according to which Norway is at the head of the list. This result is not surprising when you look at reports from previous years, because Norway has not taken the first place in 12 years to any country.



So, what makes Norway the first? What other countries are on the list? What does the United Nations have to do with ranking? What are the estimated lifetimes in these countries? Here is our reply to all these questions ...

First of all, you can clarify what the UN has done to this ranking. There is a criterion called the Human Development Index, and HDI measures countries in three main areas: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and education, and a standard of living. The values ​​are between 0-1 and 1 specifies the highest score. Norway's score at the top of the list is 0.944 (according to a report published in December 2015). Let's start to look slowly at the order now ...

Norway 1
Of the approximately 200 countries, Norway has the highest score in life expectancy, education and living standards, and it holds the first place in 12 years. In Norway, where the Human Development Index (HDI) score is 0.944, the life expectancy for birth is 81.6 years. It is famous for its Norwegian fjords, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Another thing that comes to mind is Northern Lights, which has an important place in the country tourism.

Almost 90% of paternal employees spend at least 12 weeks, and mothers receive a 12-month salary for maternity leave, as well as financial aid for childcare, as well as almost nothing for education, Norwegian is a living country operate.

2. Australia
Norway is followed by Australia at 0.935. According to the results of the United Nations Development Program report, the average life expectancy for Australians is 82.4 sen. Australia also has many interesting points for tourists. Sydney is full of beaches, boutiques and bars; Melbourne and the suburban city of Brisbane are a few of these points.

3. Switzerland
Switzerland, which is called the happiest country according to the 2015 World Happiness Report, is in third place on the list of countries that can live. When it comes to Switzerland, things come to mind like festivals, beauties, natural beauties, beautiful cafes and restaurants. Switzerland has a HDI score of 0.930 and the average life span is 83.

4. Denmark
Denmark's HDI score at the 4th place on the list is 0.923 and the average life span is 80.2. Copenhagen, the capital city of the country, hosts a large number of tourists every year. The beautiful boutique hotels, organic restaurants, museums and Tivoli Gardens are some of the first things that come to mind when you say Copenhagen.

5. Netherlands
The Netherlands has an average life expectancy of 81.6 in the 5th rank with 0.922 HDI points. Netherlands; Famous for its lanterns, canals, bikes, and this beautiful city is visited by tourists from all over the world.

6. Germany
Germany, which is very rich in natural beauty, has a HDI score of 0.916 and an average life span of 80.9.

7. Ireland
Although I mentioned Irish 7th place, this country shares the 6th place with Germany because the HDI score is 0.916. Also in Ireland, the average life expectancy is 80.9, just like in Germany.

8. United States
In the United States, where the HDI score is 0.915, the average life expectancy is 79.1. One of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to America is New York, home to many interesting points such as Times Square, Empire States Building, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

9. Canada
Canada's HDI score is 0.913, which is home to many places to see and countless natural beauty. The average life expectancy for Canada is 82.

10. New Zealand
New Zealand shares its ninth with Canada at 0.913 HDI. The average life expectancy for New Zealand is 81.8.

Generally, living in countries with high HDI scores and living in high standards are interrelated. For this reason, the countries in the top 10 of this report, which the United Nations has presented, are referred to in many sources as the first 10 living countries of the world. We have shared these 10 countries above you with the HDI scores of these countries and their average life expectancy in these countries.