5 Asian Countries with the Best Quality of Life

2. Japan

Human Development Index (2021): 0.925

Government Effectiveness (2022): 96.23

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 69.30

Insider Monkey Rating: 82.765 out of 100

Japan is ranked 2nd on our list, reporting an HDI of 0.925 as of 2021. According to the World Bank, Japan reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 96.23. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 69.30 as of 2023.