Fortune is one topic that has always been controversial, and in fact, why would it not be? Every individual on this earth wishes to become fortunate, but some people can take it too far and are willing to use unfair means to gain privileges. So major struggles continue to exist between the lucky and not-so-fortunate nations around the globe.
So if you are wondering what we mean by fortunate when we talk about nations as a whole, this article will explain more. Here, we will list some of the luckiest countries around the globe. This will not only be in terms of money but also be focused on liberty, the satisfaction of life, safety, health, and career-related prospects. So, why wait any further? Let us get started!
Career Opportunities
The major factor that affects the quality of life is the income of people. While some are focused only on leading a simple life, other people wish to build their dreams and see them become real.
This is why career-related opportunities are highly important. Based on parameters like schooling, tertiary education, income equality, productivity and many more, the nation that is the luckiest is Norway. The ones that follow it are Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Finland, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Canada, Israel and Austria.
Safety and Health of People
Nothing is worth it without a healthy life and feeling safe. This is why several nations have drawn their attention to the safety and health of their people.
On the basis of factors like life expectancy, homicide rate, accident risk, social cohesion, expenditure on health, etc., the nation that tops the list is Canada. It is followed by France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, Iceland, Australia and Denmark.
Freedom of People
Freedom is a term that not only explains the extent to which one can travel freely, but it also refers to being able to exercise human rights and attain gender equality. These factors overall contribute to life satisfaction as well.
Thus, on the basis of such parameters, Norway is at the top of the list. The nations that follow are Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, New Zealand and Germany respectively.
Financial Situation
A nation’s financial situation determines the extent to which its people are lucky. So a country would be the luckiest if its wealth, percentage of millionaires, and average income would be the highest among all the nations of the world.
On the basis of all these factors, the nation with the best financial situation is Switzerland, with almost 11.8% of its adult population being millionaires. It is then followed by Switzerland, Australia, Iceland, the United States, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Austria, Canada, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Norway in that order.
The Bottom Line
An individual’s luck might be defined by the wealth they have, but a country’s fortune is dependent on several factors, as noted in this article. Based on these, the luckiest countries in the entire world are Switzerland, Iceland and Norway.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
