Canada dropped in the world’s best countries list. Here’s what the data says - BNN Bloomberg
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Article Excerpt
Canada has dropped to 19th on a new best countries ranking list, one position behind the U.S.
The results, U.S. News Best Countries ranking, appears dramatic when compared with Canada’s previous placements – fourth in 2024 and second in 2023 – but the rankings themselves have changed significantly, according to U.S. News.
Rather than relying primarily on perception surveys, the new model evaluates countries using 100 statistical indicators grouped into eight broader categories to evaluate 100 countries.
The measures draw on data provided by international organizations such as the United Nat…
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