25 Countries with the Best Quality of Life in the World

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8. Singapore

UN HDI rank: 9
Where-To-Be-Born index rank: 6
Average rank: 7.5

This tiny city-state has also come a long way from being a small British outpost in the 1800’s, to one of the most economically-important financial centers in the world. Despite the government being authoritarian, decisions have been made by its former Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, that put its citizens ahead of the government’s interests. This has made its healthcare and education at par with most Western countries.

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