11 Most Livable Countries in Europe

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8. Iceland

OECD rank: 7th
UN HDI rank: 10th
Average rank: 8.5

Its name may turn off some, but Iceland sure has a lot to offer to its citizens. Employment has been a major factor for Iceland’s rank, as 82% of its citizens from the ages of 15 to 64 have a paid job. This was higher than the average of 65% for the countries surveyed. The country also scored high in civic engagement, with 81% of voters turning up during elections. General life satisfaction for the citizens was rated 7.5 out of 10, higher than the average of 6.6.

11 Most Livable Countries in Europe

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