5. Netherlands
Life expectancy: 81.6 years
HDI score: 0.922
The Netherlands boasts an economy that is considered among the top 20 in the world. The unemployment rate is at about 7 percent according to the World Bank in a 2013 report. Their healthcare policy is rather effective, despite the cost being high. Health insurance is mandatory, but the hospitals and insurance companies operate under a “for profit” policy. The mandatory health care likely contributes to its place on this list of the 10 countries with the best climate for longevity.
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