Canada has secured 4th place in the 2024 U.S. News Country Rankings, with an impressive overall score of 94.1. Its strong performance in areas such as quality of life, entrepreneurship, social purpose, and agility contributed to this high ranking. Switzerland claimed the top spot this year, achieving a perfect score of 100.
Below are the top ten countries for 2024 along with their indexed scores:
| World Ranking | Country | Indexed Score |
| #1 | Switzerland | 100.00 |
| #2 | Japan | 96.6 |
| #3 | United States of America | 94.2 |
| #4 | Canada | 94.1 |
| #5 | Australia | 92.9 |
| #6 | Sweden | 91.7 |
| #7 | Germany | 90.6 |
| #8 | United Kingdom | 87.9 |
| #9 | New Zealand | 86.0 |
| #10 | Denmark | 85.2 |
Canada has been on the top 5s best countries for the last four years. In 2023, the Great White North placed second in the overall country rankings. Despite the consistency in strong performance, the ranking drop from last year was largely attributed to the score dips in:
- Open for business
- Heritage
- Entrepreneurship
On the other hand, there was a strong increase in the Movers, Social Purpose, and Adventure scores, which helped the country to continue its trend of being in the top 5s.
How does the U.S. News rank countries?
The U.S. News Country Rankings are based on 73 attributes of each country. These attributes are grouped among 10 themes:
- Movers
- Quality of life
- Entrepreneurship
- Agility
- Social purpose
- Open for business
- Cultural influence
- Adventure
- Power
- Heritage
Canada’s ranking along these 10 themes
| Group Theme | Score | Ranking |
| Movers | 27.2 | #43 |
| Quality of life | 94.2 | #5 |
| Entrepreneurship | 81.9 | #6 |
| Agility | 89.2 | #2 |
| Social purpose | 97.8 | #3 |
| Open for business | 79.8 | #15 |
| Cultural influence | 52.6 | #16 |
| Adventure | 57.5 | #16 |
| Power | 41.2 | #13 |
| Heritage | 41.1 | #30 |
Canada ranks high on other rankings conducted by the U.S. News as well. The country ranked:
- #2 among the best countries to headquarter a corporation.
- #4 among the countries with the best education systems.
- #5 among the countries with the most racial equality.
- #5 among the countries with the most perceived transparency.
- #6 among the best countries to have a comfortable retirement.
- #6 among the best countries to raise a child.
Canada Immigration
Canada’s 4th place ranking in the 2024 U.S. News Country Rankings further solidifies its position as a top destination for global immigrants.
With one of the highest immigration rates per population in the world, welcoming nearly 500,000 new immigrants annually, Canada’s high scores also reflect why so many choose to immigrate to Canada and build their futures here. As of 2023, there were more than 8 million immigrants who applied for Canada PR – accounting for roughly 20% of the total population in Canada.
These factors create an environment where immigrants can thrive, contributing to and benefiting from Canada’s strong economy, social support systems, and diverse communities. This ranking highlights the qualities that make Canada a magnet for those seeking better opportunities and a higher quality of life.
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