Canada is the world’s second-best country of this year, according to U.S. News’ list of the 2023 Best Countries. The increase to second place from 2022, when U.S. News placed Canada third overall, represents an improvement.
These rankings were created by ranking the top 20 countries in each of ten subcategories, and then ranking 87 nations in their overall ranking.
Over 17,000 adults from 36 countries were surveyed by U.S. News, including corporate executives, middle-class professionals, and “nationally representative” citizens from each of these nations in order to rank each nation in these ten subcategories:
- Social Purpose
- Quality of Life
- Adventure
- Heritage
- Cultural Influence
- Open for Business
- Power
- Movers
- Agility
- Entrepreneurship
The ranking of Canada for 2023 – 10 subcategories
According to U.S. News, Canada ranked at the top of four of the ten subcategories in four out of ten categories.
In the field of Entrepreneurship, Canada secured the 5th spot, trailing behind the United States (US), Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom (UK).
Regarding Quality of Life, Canada achieved the 3rd position, following Sweden and Norway.
Within the Social Purpose sub-category, Canada secured the 4th place, with Sweden, Norway, and Finland ranking higher.
Canada achieved an impressive 2nd rank for Agility, outshining many other countries, second only to the US.
U.S. News determines its Social Purpose ranking by assessing a country’s residents’ inclination to unite over issues they deeply care about. Such nations are recognized for their progressive, inclusive, and socially equitable values.
The Agility ranking in U.S. News is established by evaluating a nation’s ability to effectively address challenges. These nations are recognized for their adaptability and capacity to embrace change.
What is Canada’s ranking in the “Best For” Countries for 2023?
The 2023 Best Countries list also rates the top 20 countries based on how well they perform in a range of qualities and traits. Moreover, nine times out of the 15 traits that U.S. News examined, Canada was ranked among the top seven nations.
In particular, Canada was selected as the:
- In terms of launching a career, Canada ranks second.
- In terms of education, it ranks fourth in the world.
- According to the study abroad rankings, Canada is ranked seventh.
- The country is also ranked seventh in the world for raising children.
- Among countries that promote racial equality, Canada ranks second.
- In terms of women’s rights, it ranks sixth.
- In terms of retirement comfort, Canada ranks sixth.
- It ranks as the sixth most transparent country.
- Canada is the second-best destination to establish corporate headquarters.
Understanding Canada’s worldwide ranking
The rankings of Canada in both U.S. News’ 10 subcategories and their list of “Best For” countries show that in many areas that are important to new immigrants, Canada is among the top countries in the world.
The fact that Canada consistently ranks in the top seven in a variety of categories is noteworthy because immigrants come to this country looking to better their lives and the lives of their families.
This is particularly clear in their rankings of the best nations for starting a career and going to school. Prospective and recent immigrants can find comfort in the knowledge that Canada is a premier international location for both skilled workers and international students.
Notably, Canada’s education ranking matches its seventh place as a top location for international students.
Looking ahead, immigrants from different nations moving to Canada should also be aware of its ranks as one of the greatest nations for raising children and advancing racial equality, which are sixth and second, respectively.
As a result, immigrant parents may be assured that their kids will most likely grow up in a welcoming and equal environment, which will be extremely advantageous for their future.
Last but not least, Canada’s ranking as the sixth-best nation in the world for a comfortable retirement suggests that it is one of the greatest places to live after a career. In other words, Canada offers a comfortable existence beyond their working years, allowing both native-born citizens and immigrants to enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout their early stages of life.
Conclusion
When taken as a whole, Canada’s position by U.S. News as the second-best nation in the world in 2023 indicates that this nation still ranks highly as a place to immigrate to on a worldwide scale.
In the past few decades, Canada has firmly established itself as one of the most attractive nations for immigrants, offering them education, job establishment, the opportunity to have a family, and a comfortable retirement.
