International rankings of Canada
Canada ranks among the highest in international measurements of civil liberties, quality of life, education levels, gender equality, public services, public security and environmental sustainability. It ranks among the lowest of the most developed countries for housing affordability, healthcare services and foreign direct investment.
International rankings
[edit]Worldwide rankings
[edit]Note: Below each survey uses a limited number of countries/region's for its assessments, see "Measurement(s)" for number variables.
Organization | Survey | Rank | Value | Measurement(s)/Notes | Year |
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OECD | Tertiary education[1][2] | 1 | - | Based on those 25- to 64-year-olds having completed tertiary education of G7 countries | 2022 |
Asher & Lyric | LGBTQ+ Danger Index [3][4] | 1 | - | Measures the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people in 203 countries. Note: Canada ranked second in the Gay Travel Index chart in 2023,[5] and sixth in the Equaldex Equality Index in 2023.[6] | 2023 |
U.S. News & World Report | Best Countries report[7] | 2 | 99.3/ 100 | Measures adventure, agility, cultural Influence, entrepreneurship, heritage, political and individual freedom, social purpose and quality of life in the 80 most developed countries | 2023 |
Anholt-Ipsos | Nation branding[8] | 3 | 70.32/ 100 | Measures national competence, governance, immigration and investment, people; exports, tourism and culture in the 50 most developed countries | 2022 |
Fund for Peace | Fragile States Index[9] | 3 | - | Measures risk and vulnerability of individuals of 179 countries | 2022 |
U.S. News & World Report | Agility[10] | 3 | 94.1/ 100 | Measures Individuals, businesses and governments adaptability to change in the 80 most developed countries | 2022 |
The Conference Board of Canada | Old-age standard of living[11] | 3 | Score of "A" - range A to D | Measures standard of living for the elderly in the 15 most developed countries. Note: "Poverty among the elderly in Canada is at 6.7 per cent, much lower than for children or the working-age population." | 2018 |
U.S. News & World Report | Best Countries for Education[12] | 4 | - | Measures quality of education in the 80 most developed countries | 2022 |
State of World Liberty Project | State of World Liberty Index[13] | 4 | Top 5% | Degree of economic and personal freedoms of 183 countries | 2021 |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development | OECD Better Life Index[14] | 4 | - | Measures wellbeing, environmental quality, quality of public services and security of the 36 most developed countries: | 2020 |
International Comparisons (OECD) | Social justice[15] | 4 | 7.1 / 10 | Arithmetic average of individual indicators of a "Just society" of the 40 most developed countries: | 2020 |
U.S. News & World Report | Social Purpose[16] | 5 | - | Measures social progressiveness, inclusiveness and committed to social justice in the 80 most developed countries | 2022 |
The Economist | Democracy Index[17] | 5 | 9.24 / 10 (Full democracy) | Measures pluralism, civil liberties and political culture of 167 countries | 2020 |
United Nations | Good Country Index[15] | 6 | - | Measure how much each country contributes to the planet and to the human race, relative to its size (measured in GDP) of 125 countries | 2020 |
Social Progress Imperative | Social Progress Index[18] | 6 | 91.41/ 100 - Tier 1 of 6 | Measures well-being of a society of 132 countries | 2021 |
The Economist | Global Food Security Index[19] | 7 | 79.1/ 100 | Measures food affordability, availability, quality, safety, sustainability and adaptation of 109 countries | 2022 |
Charities Aid Foundation | World Giving Index[20] | 8 | - | Ranks over 140 countries according to how charitable they are (foreign aid). See also List of development aid sovereign state donors | 2022 |
The Heritage Foundation | Index of Economic Freedom[21] | 9 | 77.9 / 100 | Based on the rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency and open markets of 178 countries | 2021 |
Institute for Economics and Peace | Global Peace Index[22] | 11 | - | Measures overall peacefulness of 162 countries | 2024 |
Transparency International | Corruption Perceptions Index [23] | 11 | 77 / 100 | Based on public sector corruption of 175 countries & territories | 2021 |
Travel Safe - Abroad | Safest countries Index[24] | 12 | 88 / 100 | Measures public safety based on the number of incidents including mugging, drugs, violent crimes, bribery, property crimes, stolen vehicles, religion, and racial tolerance of 163 countries | 2022 |
Theglobaleconomy.com | Public services index[25] | 12 | - | Measures quality of public services of 177 countries | 2022 |
International Institute for Management Development | Most competitive economies[26] | 13 | - | Economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment and healthcare / education of the 67 most developed countries | 2019 |
Reporters Without Borders | Press Freedom Index[27] | 14 | - | Level of freedom available to journalists of 180 countries | 2021 |
World Economic Forum | Global Competitiveness Index[28] | 14 | 79.6 / 100 | Measures level of prosperity of citizens of 144 economies | 2019 |
Legatum | Prosperity Index[29] | 15 | 78.99/ 100 | Measures wealth, economic growth, education, health, personal well-being, and quality of life of 167 countries | 2021 |
UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network | World Happiness Report[30] | 15 | 6.9 / 10 | Based on (quality of) life factors of 156 countries | 2024 |
United Nations Development Programme | Human Development Index[31] | 15 | - | Based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income of 187 countries. Note: Norway has been ranked the highest sixteen times, Canada eight times, Japan and Iceland twice and Switzerland once. See Human Development Index#Past top countries. See also List of Canadian provinces and territories by Human Development Index | 2022 |
World Intellectual Property Organization | Global Innovation Index[32] | 15 | - | Measures success in innovation of 143 countries | 2021 |
World Population Foundation | Best Countries To Live[33] | 16 | 0.929 / 1.0 | Measures equality among genders, literacy, average life expectancy, and financial stability of 146 countries | 2022 |
Georgetown University | Women, Peace and Security Index[34] | 17 | 0.885/ 1.0 | Measures women’s well-being—inclusion (economic, social, political); justice (formal laws and informal discrimination); and security (at the family, community, and societal levels) | 2023 |
World Economic Forum | Global Gender Gap Report[35] | 19 | 0.772 /0-1 | Measures gender equality of 142 countries | 2020 |
Yale and Columbia Universities | Environmental Performance Index.[36] | 20 | 71/100 | Environmental performance of 178 countries | 2020 |
World Bank | Ease of doing business index[37] | 23 | 79.14 /100 Very Easy |
Regulatory environment of 189 countries | 2021 |
Freedom assessments
[edit]Freedom indices produced by several non-governmental organizations publishes assessments of political rights and civil liberties for countries around the world.[38]
According to Freedom in the World, an annual report by US-based think-tank Freedom House, which rates political rights and civil liberties, in 2023 Canada was ranked "Free" (the highest possible rating), with a Global Freedom Score of 97 out of 100.[39]
According to the Democracy Index, an annual index published by the U.K.-based Economist Intelligence Unit, that measures pluralism, civil liberties, and the state of democracy, in 2023 Canada was ranked 13th out of 167 countries and received a score of 8.69 out of 10.00.[40]
According to the annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, Canada ranked 14th out of 180 countries in 2024, up one spot from 15th in 2023 and from 19th in 2022. [41]
According to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, Canada was ranked 12th out of 180 countries from the top least corrupt in 2024.[42]
The Index of Economic Freedom an annual index by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal to measure the degree of economic freedom, ranks Canada 14th out of 177 in 2024, with a score of 73.7 out of 100.[43]
Lowest rankings of the most developed countries
[edit]A developed country (or industrialized country) has a high quality of life, developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations.[44] Note: Below each survey uses a limited number of countries for its assessment, see "Notes" for country number variables.
Organization | Survey | Rank | Notes | Measurement(s) | Year |
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OECD | Nominal house prices[45] | 1 | Most unaffordable housing of the 38 most developed countries | Comparing average home prices to average incomes. See also Lists of countries by GDP per capita | 2022 |
Rewheel | Most expensive wireless costs[46] | 1 | 4G and 5G prices of the 50 most developed countries | Measures wireless costs | 2021 |
OECD | Lowest amount of acute care beds[47] | 1 | Comparing the healthcare systems of the 9 most developed countries | Measures acute care beds per capita | 2021 |
International Energy Agency | Fuel-inefficient vehicles[48] | 1 | Ranked against the 53 most developed countries | Measures the fuel economy of private cars from 2005 to 2017 | 2019 |
Commonwealth Fund | Worst healthcare system[49] | 2 | Comparing the healthcare systems of the 11 most developed countries, Canada ranked 10th - second -to-last. | Measures access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and health care outcomes | 2021 |
University of Calgary | Worst corporate tax system[50] | 2 | Ranked against the 94 most developed countries | Measures openness to foreign direct investment | 2020 |
Maps of indices
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Country ratings from Freedom in the World 2022 by Freedom House
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Press freedom in 2023, according to Reporters Without Borders
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The Economist Democracy Index in 2023 by the Economist Intelligence Unit
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The Corruption Perceptions Index in 2024
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Better Life Index 2020
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Good Country Index 2020
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Global Peace Index 2022
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2020 Legatum Prosperity Index.
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Income inequality Gini index 2020
See also
[edit]- Canadian values
- Censorship in Canada
- Economy of Canada
- Freedom of expression in Canada
- Freedom of religion in Canada
- Healthcare in Canada
- Human rights in Canada
- LGBT rights in Canada
- Women's rights in Canada
References
[edit]- ^ "The Daily — Canada leads the G7 for the most educated workforce, thanks to immigrants, young adults and a strong college sector, but is experiencing significant losses in apprenticeship certificate holders in key trades". Statistics Canada. November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Education at a Glance". OECD. September 12, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Fergusson, Asher (June 6, 2023). "LGBTQ+ Travel Safety – 203 Best & Worst Countries Ranked (2022)". Asher & Lyric. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Laura Begley (March 7, 2023). "20 Safest Countries For LGBTQ Travelers, Ranked In A New Report". Forbes. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2023". Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Staff (January 1, 2023). "LGBT Equality Index: The Most LGBT-Friendly Countries in the World". Equaldex. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "Overall Best Countries Ranking". U.S. News & World Report L.P.
- ^ Ipsos (2022). "Global Press Release" (Press release). Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Fragile States Index | The Fund for Peace". fragilestatesindex.org.
- ^ "Social Purpose". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Elderly Poverty". Conferenceboard.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ "Best Countries for Education". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "2021 State of World Liberty Index". 29 April 2021.
- ^ "OECD Better Life Index Raw Data 2020". OECD.
- ^ a b "Social Justice – International Comparisons".
- ^ "Social Purpose". U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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- ^ "Social Progress Imperative".
- ^ "Global Food Security Index (GFSI)". Global Food Security Index (GFSI). September 20, 2022.
- ^ "World Giving Index 2022" (PDF). Charities Aid Foundation. October 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Country Rankings: World & Global Economy Rankings on Economic Freedom". www.heritage.org.
- ^ Global Peace Index 2024: Measuring Peace in a Complex World (PDF) (Report). Sydney: Institute for Economics & Peace. June 2023. ISBN 978-0-6451494-9-4. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Corruption Perceptions Index (latest)". Transparency International. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Most Dangerous and Safest Countries Index ⋆ Travel Safe - Abroad".
- ^ "Public services index by country, around the world".
- ^ "Rankings published by the World Competitiveness Center - IMD". 20 April 2023.
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- ^ "The Global Competitiveness Report 2019" (PDF).
- ^ "The Legatum Prosperity Index™". Legatum Institute Foundation. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ University, an Jiaotong-Liverpool (March 20, 2024). "Happiness of the younger, the older, and those in between". The World Happiness Report. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Human Development Report 2021-22: Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World (PDF). United Nations Development Programme. 8 September 2022. pp. 277–280. ISBN 978-9-211-26451-7. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022 – via hdr.undp.org.
- ^ WIPO (2022). Global Innovation Index 2022, 15th Edition. World Intellectual Property Organization. doi:10.34667/tind.46596. ISBN 9789280534320. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "Best Countries To Live In 2021". worldpopulationreview.com.
- ^ "2023 Women, Peace & Security Index". GIWPS. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "Global Gender Gap Report 2021" (PDF). World Economic Forum. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "2020 EPI Results". 3 June 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Rankings".
- ^ "Freedom in the World Research Methodology". Freedom House.
- ^ "Canada: Freedom in the World 2024 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Democracy Index 2023". Economist Intelligence Unit. February 29, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "2024 World Press Freedom Index – journalism under political pressure". RSF. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Corruption Perceptions Index: Explore the results". Transparency.org. January 30, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ The Heritage Foundation. "Index of Economic Freedom: All Country Scores". Index of Economic Freedom. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "What is a Developed Country?". WorldAtlas. April 23, 2018.
- ^ Source: Prices: Analytical house price indicators. "Prices - Housing prices - OECD Data". Data.oecd.org. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
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- ^ "OECD Interactive Tool: International Comparisons — Peer countries, Canada | CIHI". Cihi.ca. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ "Fuel Economy in Major Car Markets: Technology and Policy Drivers 2005-2017 – Analysis". IEA. 20 March 2019.
- ^ 🖉Schneider, Eric C.; Shah, Arnav; Doty, Michelle M.; Roosa Tikkanen; Fields, Katharine; Williams II, Reginald D. (August 4, 2021). "Mirror, Mirror 2021:// Reflecting Poorly". www.commonwealthfund.org. doi:10.26099/01dv-h208.
- ^ Mintz, Jack; Bazel, Philip (2021). "View of 2020 TAX COMPETITIVENESS REPORT: CANADA'S INVESTMENT CHALLENGE". The School of Public Policy Publications. 14 (1). Journalhosting.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/sppp.v14i1.72311. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
Further reading
[edit]- Alexander Cooley; Jack Snyder, eds. (30 April 2015). Ranking the World. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-09813-8.
- Leopold Ringel; Wendy Espeland; Michael Sauder; Tobias Werron, eds. (22 July 2021). Worlds of Rankings. Emerald Group Publishing. ISBN 978-1-80117-105-2. OCLC 1259592387.
- Judith G. Kelley; Beth A. Simmons, eds. (19 March 2020). The Power of Global Performance Indicators. Cambridge University Press. pp. 236–. ISBN 978-1-108-48720-7.
- OECD (19 December 2017). OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Canada 2017. OECD Publishing. ISBN 9789264279612. OCLC 1076681500.
- OECD (11 March 2021). OECD Economic Surveys: Canada 2021. OECD Publishing. ISBN 9789264804791. OCLC 1252064553.
- OECD; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (2018). Gender Equality in Canada: Mainstreaming, Governance and Budgeting. OECD. ISBN 9789264301092. OCLC 1047619017.
External links
[edit]- International Rankings (Canada) - The Conference Board of Canada
- Global Benchmarking Database - University of Warwick
- Canada international rankings - Rankedex
- Country rankingss - TheGlobalEconomy.com
- Canada profile - OECD
- Catalogue of Indices 2016 - Global Observatory