The Best Countries in the World

Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 survey of the top 20 countries in the world conducted by Condé Nast Traveler:

Japan
Italy
Greece
Ireland
New Zealand
Spain
Portugal
Israel
Norway
Switzerland
Turkey
Australia
Iceland
Croatia
Germany
United Kingdom
South Africa
Austria
Sri Lanka
France

Ranking by U.S. News & World Report:

Overall

1. Switzerland
2. Japan
3. USA
46. Israel

Quality Of Life

1. Denmark
2. Sweden
3. Switzerland
22. USA
59. Israel

Cultural Influence

1. Italy
2. France
3. USA
46. Israel

Entrepreneurship

1. Germany
2. USA
3. Japan
30. Israel

Heritage

1. Greece
2. Italy
3. Spain
19. USA
54. Israel

Power

1. USA
2. China
3. Russia
10. Israel

Sources: “Top Countries in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023,” Condé Nast Traveler, (October 3, 2023).
Julia Haines, “Switzerland Returns as No. 1 in 2024 Best Countries Rankings,” U.S. News & World Report, (September 10, 2024)