10 Countries with the Highest Standard of Living in 2023

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5. Norway

HDI ranking: 2

US news ranking: 13

Average ranking: 7.5

Norway is consistently ranked as the best country to live in due to its investment in citizens’ health, resulting in an impressive life expectancy of 83 years. The country also excels in providing clean air and water, with 100% of citizens having access to high-quality water and the world’s largest sales of electric vehicles, encouraged by high gasoline taxes.

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