Which country is the best to live in after retirement?
According to the German online magazine "Travel Book", a new "Global Retirement Index" report provides people with an answer reference: the Nordic countries are the most suitable for retirees, and Norway has the highest score.
The report examines four aspects of residents in 44 countries and regions: health, quality of life, social welfare, and financial status after retirement. The site is scored according to the different focus of each aspect, such as life expectancy, air quality, per capita income, and inflation.
The data shows that the best country for retirees to live in is Norway. The Nordic country scored 81 out of 100, up two spots from last year. Norway tops all countries in both quality of life and health scores.
In terms of the overall ranking, Switzerland ranks second. Iceland, which topped the list last year, slips to third this time, followed by Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.
Why is Norway rated as the ideal country for retirees in the world?
Norway is located in the northwest of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, facing the Norwegian Sea to the west and facing Denmark across the sea.
The coastline is 21,000 kilometers long (including fjords), and there are many natural harbors. It is a long and narrow mountain country from north to south. Scandinavian mountains run the length of the country. Plateaus, mountains, and glaciers account for more than 2/3 of the whole territory.
In the south, hills, lakes, and swamps are widely distributed. Most of the area has a temperate marine climate, and the interior mountainous area has a cold climate.
Norway is a highly developed industrialized country. The oil industry is an important pillar of the national economy. It is also the largest oil producer in Western Europe and the third-largest oil exporter in the world.
Norway in Northern Europe is the most livable country in the world.
1. Perfect infrastructure
Norway has the perfect infrastructure, convenient land, sea, and air transportation, and a crisscrossing road network that not only connects all cities and towns in the country but also connects with European trunk roads. There are electrified trains between major cities and direct trains to Sweden and Denmark.
The coastline is busy with passenger and cargo ships. Large passenger and cargo ships depart from Oslo to Kiel, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark every day.
The total tonnage of the Norwegian merchant fleet is about 50 million tons, ranking fourth in the world. The power supply is sufficient, with an annual power generation of 123.2 billion kWh and a per capita power generation of 28,000 kWh, ranking among the best in the world.
2. High welfare for all
Norway is one of the countries with the best welfare in the world. Comprehensive coverage of education, medical care, and pensions. From the moment you set foot on Norwegian territory, you can fully enjoy Norway's high welfare benefits.
3. High comprehensive security
Norway is one of the countries with the best security in the world. Its quality of life ranks first in the world, and its food safety ranks second. Ranked first in the Human Development Index. Norway is the safest place to invest your money.
4. Leading education and easy employment
Norway's education is integrated with European countries and is at the top level in the world. On the basis of industrial and social development, some characteristic majors are unique in the world. At the same time, teaching and practice are closely integrated and complement each other, laying a good foundation for students to practice their studies and obtain employment after graduation.
Norway has a small population and abundant resources. It is easier for students who are well-educated, especially those whose majors are in short supply in Norway, to find a job.
5. A rich country, the most livable
Norway is the "leading" rich country in the world, with a per capita annual income of more than 80,000 US dollars. According to the materials released by the relevant agencies of the United Nations, Norway's wealth ranks second in the world. In the survey of the world's livable countries by the United Nations, Norway ranked first for five consecutive years.
