Quality of life isn’t measured in money alone—it’s about health, safety, education, environment, and the fulfillment people feel every day. Numbeo’s 2025 report reveals which countries provide the best standard of living and which nations are struggling to give their citizens a decent life. The rankings expose stark contrasts: luxembourg leads the way, the US doesn’t even make the top 10, while nigeria languishes at the bottom. india sits at 62, ahead of neighbors pakistan and bangladesh, but far from the global leaders.
💥 Top 10 Countries With the Best Quality of Life 2025
| Rank | Country | Quality of Life Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 218.2 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 216.5 |
| 3 | Denmark | 215.1 |
| 4 | Oman | 215.1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 210.9 |
| 6 | Finland | 208.3 |
| 7 | Norway | 199.2 |
| 8 | Iceland | 198.0 |
| 9 | Austria | 197.7 |
| 10 | Germany | 195.2 |
Luxembourg tops the list thanks to safety, prosperity, and high-quality public services. oman stands out as the only non-European and Middle Eastern country, praised for low crime, modern infrastructure, and natural beauty.
💥 Top 10 Countries With the Worst Quality of Life 2025
| Rank | Country | Quality of Life Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 15.6 |
| 2 | Venezuela | 73.7 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 77.0 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 82.8 |
| 5 | Egypt | 83.2 |
| 6 | Iran | 86.7 |
| 7 | Peru | 90.7 |
| 8 | Kenya | 95.4 |
| 9 | Vietnam | 96.6 |
| 10 | Philippines | 98.1 |
Nigeria sits rock bottom despite its abundant natural resources, suffering from poverty, corruption, and weak healthcare. pakistan ranks 76th, facing inflation, limited jobs, and governance challenges.
💥 Where india Stands
• india ranks 62nd with a score of 124.4
• Improvements in infrastructure, technology, and foreign investments have been noted.
• Challenges remain: pollution, population pressure, unequal access to healthcare, and rural-urban divides.
• Still, india outperforms neighboring countries like pakistan (76th) and bangladesh (77th).
⚡ Bottomline
Numbeo’s 2025 Quality of Life rankings are a wake-up call. luxembourg and oman show that prosperity, safety, and public services matter more than money alone. india has made progress, but it still has a long way to go. Meanwhile, countries like pakistan, bangladesh, and nigeria show how poor governance, inflation, and inequality directly reduce citizens’ day-to-day well-being. Improving quality of life is not optional—it’s the ultimate test of governance and societal development.
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