The Human Development Index (HDI), published annually by the UN, ranks nations according to their citizens' quality of life rather than strictly by a nation's traditional economic figures. The criteria for calculating rankings include life expectancy, educational attainment, and adjusted real income.
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“Most Liveable” Countries, 2004 |
“Least Liveable” Countries, 2004 |
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1. |
Norway |
1. |
Sierra Leone |
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2. |
Sweden |
2. |
Niger |
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3. |
Australia |
3. |
Burkina Faso |
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4. |
Canada |
4. |
Mali |
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5. |
Netherlands |
5. |
Burundi |
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6. |
Belgium |
6. |
Guinea-Bissau |
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7. |
Iceland |
7. |
Mozambique |
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8. |
United States |
8. |
Ethiopia |
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9. |
Japan |
9. |
Central African Republic |
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10. |
Ireland |
10. |
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the |
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